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1 in 10 UK women face period poverty forcing some to take dangerous health risks, campaigners warn
Read more: 1 in 10 UK women face period poverty forcing some to take dangerous health risks, campaigners warnExclusive: Charity warns issue ‘risks becoming even further entrenched’ amid fears of fresh cost of living crisis
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Drivers ‘bleed cash’ as diesel shortages loom and Starmer admits Government can’t help ‘on its own’ amid warnings energy shock will be WORSE than 1970s
Read more: Drivers ‘bleed cash’ as diesel shortages loom and Starmer admits Government can’t help ‘on its own’ amid warnings energy shock will be WORSE than 1970sThe Prime Minister hosted a roundtable meeting in No10 with top bosses from the insurance, oil, gas and shipping sectors as the Middle East crisis entered a fifth week.
Asia
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Thai parliament elects Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister
Read more: Thai parliament elects Anutin Charnvirakul as prime ministerAnutin’s elevation to office is set to be another major blow to the Shinawatra clan, which has been a mainstay of Thai politics for the past two decades.
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Indonesia delivery rider’s death: Police officer who drove armoured vehicle demoted
Read more: Indonesia delivery rider’s death: Police officer who drove armoured vehicle demotedChief Brigadier Rohmat was acting under orders from his team commander, who was dismissed a day earlier, an ethics hearing concluded.
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Malaysian singer Shila Amzah reveals identity of ‘legendary’ musician behind alleged verbal assault
Read more: Malaysian singer Shila Amzah reveals identity of ‘legendary’ musician behind alleged verbal assaultThe 34-year-old had previously lodged a police report on Jul 10, following allegations that a famous musician had verbally assaulted her on stage during a concert rehearsal. Speaking to reporters on Monday (Jul 14), Shila revealed the identity of the musician.
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6 babies rescued as Indonesia busts trafficking ring, 5 bound for buyers in Singapore: Reports
Read more: 6 babies rescued as Indonesia busts trafficking ring, 5 bound for buyers in Singapore: ReportsThe authorities said the syndicate has already carried out 24 such deals since 2023, with 15 of the babies taken to Singapore.
Thailand
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Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifies
Read more: Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifiesBitcoin has rebounded to top US$70,000 despite escalating conflicts in the Middle East, diverging from most major assets including gold, as global investors move aggressively into US dollars, says digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.
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Fake Thai exports face fresh crackdown
Read more: Fake Thai exports face fresh crackdownThailand faces closer scrutiny over products falsely claiming “Made in Thailand” status that are exported to the US, following a surge in Thai exports to the American market over the past year.
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Cambodia breaks ceasefire, Thai soldier wounded
Read more: Cambodia breaks ceasefire, Thai soldier woundedCambodia broke the ceasefire on Tuesday morning, firing mortar rounds at the Chong Bok area of Ubon Ratchathani and wounding a Thai soldier, the 2nd Army said.
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Thailand demands Cambodia explain breach of ceasefire
Read more: Thailand demands Cambodia explain breach of ceasefireCambodia must immediately explain the breach of the ceasefire on the border in Ubon Ratchathani on Tuesday morning, when a Thai soldier was wounded by a Cambodian mortar shell, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
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Democrats rule out alliances with all ‘grey money’ parties
Read more: Democrats rule out alliances with all ‘grey money’ partiesThe Democrat Party has indicated that it would not join any parties, in addition to Klatham, if they are supported financially by dirty businesses.
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Thai parliament elects Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister
Read more: Thai parliament elects Anutin Charnvirakul as prime ministerAnutin’s elevation to office is set to be another major blow to the Shinawatra clan, which has been a mainstay of Thai politics for the past two decades.
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Indonesia delivery rider’s death: Police officer who drove armoured vehicle demoted
Read more: Indonesia delivery rider’s death: Police officer who drove armoured vehicle demotedChief Brigadier Rohmat was acting under orders from his team commander, who was dismissed a day earlier, an ethics hearing concluded.
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US invasion adds support to strong local currency
Read more: US invasion adds support to strong local currencyThe baht is expected to trade in a range of 31.00-31.85 to the US dollar this week, supported by a rally in global gold prices driven largely by the US invasion in Venezuela.
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Frost sparkles on Doi Inthanon at -2°C
Read more: Frost sparkles on Doi Inthanon at -2°CCHIANG MAI – Frost coated the ground on Doi Inthanon on Monday morning as temperatures on Thailand’s highest mountain plunged below freezing.
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New scam centre found in Cambodia after Thailand’s crackdown
Read more: New scam centre found in Cambodia after Thailand’s crackdownThai authorities have identified a new scam centre in Malai city of Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province, believed to have moved there following recent crackdowns along the Thai-Cambodian border.