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Markwayne Mullin confirmed to lead Homeland Security
Read more: Markwayne Mullin confirmed to lead Homeland SecurityTrump’s nominee was approved late Monday, following the firing of Kristi Noem amidst public backlash
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Reeves to unveil action to protect UK from ‘unfair prices rises’ after crisis meeting over Iran war
Read more: Reeves to unveil action to protect UK from ‘unfair prices rises’ after crisis meeting over Iran warThe Chancellor will outline the action she is set to take in a statement to MPs on Tuesday following Monday’s emergency Cobra meeting
Asia
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Who could be Thailand’s next PM?
Read more: Who could be Thailand’s next PM?The remaining candidates are eligible to become prime minister, having been nominated by their parties prior to the 2023 election.
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Another Shinawatra toppled as Thai court ends Paetongtarn’s tenure as PM
Read more: Another Shinawatra toppled as Thai court ends Paetongtarn’s tenure as PMWith Paetongtarn’s unceremonious exit, six prime ministers either from the Shinawatra clan or appointed by the family have been pushed out of power by court decisions or military coups.
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Japan braces for more quakes, authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Read more: Japan braces for more quakes, authorities dismiss doomsday hypeThe 5.5-magnitude quake on Thursday (Jul 3) was one of more than 1,000 tremors in the islands of Kagoshima prefecture in the past two weeks.
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Vietnam Q2 GDP growth quickens on strong exports, US trade deal brightens outlook
Read more: Vietnam Q2 GDP growth quickens on strong exports, US trade deal brightens outlookConcerns over the Southeast Asian manufacturing hub’s outlook had been growing in the run-up to the trade deal between the United States, particularly as the latter is Vietnam’s biggest export market.
Thailand
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Ekniti welcomes latest US tariff measures
Read more: Ekniti welcomes latest US tariff measuresThe latest US tariff measures, which impose a uniform 15% import tariff on goods worldwide, is seen as a positive signal for the Thai economy and is expected to help push Thailand’s GDP growth above 2%, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulus
Read more: Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulusAs the Bhumjaithai Party prepares to lead the next government, one significant campaign pledge was to revive the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme. However, people in the wholesale and retail sectors view this initiative as a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution to the country’s sluggish economy.
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Gunman murders motorist on Bangkok expressway
Read more: Gunman murders motorist on Bangkok expresswayA gunman in the passenger seat of a luxury van shot dead another motorist on a Bangkok expressway near Pracha Chuen toll plaza in Bang Sue district on Tuesday morning.
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Cambodian shelling continues ahead of bilateral truce talks
Read more: Cambodian shelling continues ahead of bilateral truce talksCambodia continued its attacks on Thai territory on Tuesday, even though both countries expect bilateral truce talks to begin on Wednesday.
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Thailand to study tax on online gold trading
Read more: Thailand to study tax on online gold tradingThailand’s finance ministry plans to study the possible imposition of a tax on online gold trading and will look at measures to limit gold trading volumes, permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit said on Tuesday.
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Who could be Thailand’s next PM?
Read more: Who could be Thailand’s next PM?The remaining candidates are eligible to become prime minister, having been nominated by their parties prior to the 2023 election.
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Another Shinawatra toppled as Thai court ends Paetongtarn’s tenure as PM
Read more: Another Shinawatra toppled as Thai court ends Paetongtarn’s tenure as PMWith Paetongtarn’s unceremonious exit, six prime ministers either from the Shinawatra clan or appointed by the family have been pushed out of power by court decisions or military coups.
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Thai-Cambodian ceasefire possibility to be discussed on Wednesday
Read more: Thai-Cambodian ceasefire possibility to be discussed on WednesdayThai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Thai and Cambodian military representatives will discuss the possibility of a ceasefire under the General Border Committee (GBC) on Wednesday.
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Cambodian attacks intensify in Sa Kaeo, Thai soldier killed
Read more: Cambodian attacks intensify in Sa Kaeo, Thai soldier killedCambodia launched a continuing artillery barrage at parts of the eastern Thai province of Sa Kaeo, killing one Thai soldier and destroying civilian village houses.
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Cambodian attacks continue but decline significantly: Thai defence ministry
Read more: Cambodian attacks continue but decline significantly: Thai defence ministryCambodian attacks on Thai border areas continued on Sunday, the 14th day of this round of clashes, but their degree dropped significantly, according to the Thai Ministry of Defence.