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Rising seas force Pakistan’s coastal communities to flee
Read more: Rising seas force Pakistan’s coastal communities to fleeAn increasing number of Pakistanis are losing their homes as rising seas wipe out coastal villages and intrude into freshwater deltas.
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With Malaysia’s drug abuse cases at ‘critical level’ amid rise of Kpods, can it turn the tide?
Read more: With Malaysia’s drug abuse cases at ‘critical level’ amid rise of Kpods, can it turn the tide?Experts are calling for a shift from a punitive approach against drug users to one focused on public health and rehabilitation.
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Commentary: Howdy Modi and Namaste Trump were high points. It’s been downhill for US-India ties since
Read more: Commentary: Howdy Modi and Namaste Trump were high points. It’s been downhill for US-India ties sinceIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump once paraded a close alliance in packed stadiums. Their bromance is now under strain, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
Thailand
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EM ‘mandatory’ for Thaksin throughout parole period
Read more: EM ‘mandatory’ for Thaksin throughout parole periodFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be required to wear an electronic monitoring (EM) bracelet during his parole period until Sept 9, after a Justice Ministry subcommittee reaffirmed on Sunday there were no grounds to revise the order.
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Red-shirts camp outside prison ahead of Thaksin’s release
Read more: Red-shirts camp outside prison ahead of Thaksin’s releaseSupporters linked to the red-shirt movement began gathering outside Klong Prem Central Prison on Sunday, setting up camp along Ngam Wong Wan Road as they await the scheduled parole of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Monday.
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Klatham ‘waiting in the wings’
Read more: Klatham ‘waiting in the wings’In Thailand’s fluid and transactional political landscape, the emergence of the Klatham Party as a “waiting wing” opposition reflects a calibrated strategy.
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AI race spurs digital self-reliance push
Read more: AI race spurs digital self-reliance pushThe issue of sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic priority for governments and enterprises worldwide, as countries seek greater control over critical digital infrastructure, data and computing capabilities.
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Plastic packaging at risk as war hits crucial raw material supplies
Read more: Plastic packaging at risk as war hits crucial raw material suppliesPackaging may be the next industry to bear the brunt of petrochemical supply disruptions if the Israel-US war on Iran does not abate, says Veera Kwanloetchit, a director of the Public Private Partnership for Sustainable Plastic and Waste Management.
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Rising seas force Pakistan’s coastal communities to flee
Read more: Rising seas force Pakistan’s coastal communities to fleeAn increasing number of Pakistanis are losing their homes as rising seas wipe out coastal villages and intrude into freshwater deltas.
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Fake building permit racket uncovered on Koh Samui
Read more: Fake building permit racket uncovered on Koh SamuiSURAT THANI – Authorities on Koh Samui are widening an investigation into construction permit forgery involving a least 10 projects and potentially involving both municipal staff and outsiders.
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Pheu Thai settles cabinet picks
Read more: Pheu Thai settles cabinet picksPheu Thai has settled its cabinet nominees, completing all eight allocated posts as government formation moves closer to completion.
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Freight and farms suffer fuel blows
Read more: Freight and farms suffer fuel blowsFuel shortages are disrupting farms and freight across Thailand, threatening harvests and supply chains as the government rolls out emergency measures to stabilise supplies.