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Potential conflicts over celebrating America’s 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearing
Read more: Potential conflicts over celebrating America’s 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearingCongressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from private donors for some of the president’s pet projects
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Award-winning editor Tina Brown lays into Bezos and ‘junket schmoozer’ ex-publisher Will Lewis over gutting of WaPo newsroom
Read more: Award-winning editor Tina Brown lays into Bezos and ‘junket schmoozer’ ex-publisher Will Lewis over gutting of WaPo newsroomThe Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff last week, with Lewis stepping down just days later
Asia
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Malaysia’s ex-chief justice opens up on recent delay in appointing top judges, ‘transparency problem’
Read more: Malaysia’s ex-chief justice opens up on recent delay in appointing top judges, ‘transparency problem’Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat agreed the constitution should be amended to remove the prime minister’s role in judicial appointments.
Thailand
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Egat to backstop clean power supply
Read more: Egat to backstop clean power supplyThe Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is expected to regain a key role as the largest power supplier, surpassing private companies as it supports the country’s transition to clean energy.
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Constituency seats ‘a must’: Abhisit
Read more: Constituency seats ‘a must’: AbhisitDemocrat Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Abhisit Vejjajiva has underscored the decisive importance of winning constituency seats, warning that party-list votes alone are insufficient to shape the country’s political future or form a government.
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MPs slam PM’s dissolution threat
Read more: MPs slam PM’s dissolution threatPoliticians have strongly criticised Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s remarks suggesting he might dissolve parliament if a no-confidence motion is tabled, accusing him of attempting to evade democratic scrutiny.
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Thailand declares 5-day New Year holiday to boost tourism, economy
Read more: Thailand declares 5-day New Year holiday to boost tourism, economyThailand’s cabinet has approved an extended five-day New Year holiday, adding Friday, Jan 2, 2026, as a special public holiday in a move aimed at stimulating domestic tourism and invigorating the national economy.
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Trafficked Thai ‘sex worker’, 12, now under Tokyo’s protection
Read more: Trafficked Thai ‘sex worker’, 12, now under Tokyo’s protectionThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed on Friday that a 12-year-old Thai girl, who was reportedly forced to work at a massage parlour in central Tokyo, is now under the protection of Japanese authorities. The case has sparked widespread concern and is currently under investigation to identify all the individuals involved.
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Malaysia’s ex-chief justice opens up on recent delay in appointing top judges, ‘transparency problem’
Read more: Malaysia’s ex-chief justice opens up on recent delay in appointing top judges, ‘transparency problem’Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat agreed the constitution should be amended to remove the prime minister’s role in judicial appointments.
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Anutin pleads for solid evidence in anti-scam drive
Read more: Anutin pleads for solid evidence in anti-scam drivePrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says his government will not protect any wrongdoer — regardless of rank — but says anyone naming suspects in scam-related cases must present solid evidence to the authorities.
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Military urged to reclaim temple
Read more: Military urged to reclaim templeMilitary forces should persist in efforts to reclaim Prasat Ta Kwai in Surin province to honour fallen soldiers and safeguard national sovereignty, former Second Army Region commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang said on Thursday.
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Thai PM declares war on scammers
Read more: Thai PM declares war on scammersPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday presided over a high-level ceremony at Government House to signal his government’s determination to prevent and suppress technology-related crime, particularly online scams.
