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‘Things haven’t been great for a while. Edo needs attention… He’s one of those men’: Friends reveal fears Princess Beatrice’s ‘marriage is in trouble’ in wake of Epstein scandal. And these messages from his VERY glamorous ex won’t help…
Read more: ‘Things haven’t been great for a while. Edo needs attention… He’s one of those men’: Friends reveal fears Princess Beatrice’s ‘marriage is in trouble’ in wake of Epstein scandal. And these messages from his VERY glamorous ex won’t help…Filled with glorious photos of sun-kissed Florida boardwalks, private yachts and exquisitely appointed properties, it is precisely the Instagram feed you would expect from a scion of Italian aristocracy
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Iran’s missiles are a threat to London, Israel warns after attack on Diego Garcia
Read more: Iran’s missiles are a threat to London, Israel warns after attack on Diego GarciaThe Israel Defense Forces say the attempted strike on Diego Garcia shows the ‘danger to dozens of countries in Europe, Asia and Africa’
Asia
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China is set to host a record-sized SCO summit. Can it turn symbolism into substance?
Read more: China is set to host a record-sized SCO summit. Can it turn symbolism into substance?China’s hosting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit from Aug 31 to Sep 1 offers a leadership showcase, but rivalries in the bloc may limit what it can deliver, analysts say.
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Book a ride via an app to travel between Singapore and Malaysia? Here’s why it’s not yet a reality
Read more: Book a ride via an app to travel between Singapore and Malaysia? Here’s why it’s not yet a realityMalaysia leaders have called for cross-border ride-hailing with Singapore to become “a reality”, describing it as a “catalyst” in integrating their transport systems. Singapore has said it has no plans to fully liberalise cross-border point-to-point transport via ride-hail services.
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Commentary: Thai PM’s suspension threatens more than the Shinawatra legacy
Read more: Commentary: Thai PM’s suspension threatens more than the Shinawatra legacyPrime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s suspension amid an ethics probe into a leaked phone call comes at a bad time, even if Thailand is no stranger to political volatility, says Control Risks’ Harrison Cheng.
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Summit without Xi: What does the Chinese president’s unprecedented BRICS no-show signal?
Read more: Summit without Xi: What does the Chinese president’s unprecedented BRICS no-show signal?Premier Li Qiang will travel to Brazil instead to attend the annual meeting. Despite the optics, analysts say President Xi’s no-show doesn’t indicate a retreat from the intergovernmental grouping.
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Is another military coup on the horizon for Thailand after PM Paetongtarn’s suspension?
Read more: Is another military coup on the horizon for Thailand after PM Paetongtarn’s suspension?Since absolute monarchy ended in 1932, the kingdom has had 13 successful military coups and several other attempted ones.
Thailand
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Retiree duped out of B24m in ‘high-yield’ investment scam
Read more: Retiree duped out of B24m in ‘high-yield’ investment scamA 75-year-old retired civil servant lost almost 24 million baht to an online investment scam that hijacked the name of a popular restaurant brand and used the Line messaging app to attract victims.
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Trump boosts new tariff rate to 15% a day after announcing 10%
Read more: Trump boosts new tariff rate to 15% a day after announcing 10%President Donald Trump said he will increase the global 10% tariff he announced one day earlier to 15%, stirring up more economic turbulence as he lashed out at the US Supreme Court over its ruling that his preferred mechanism for applying tariffs was illegal.
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Tourism chiefs want better candidates
Read more: Tourism chiefs want better candidatesTourism operators have expressed doubts about the abilities of some parties’ prime ministerial candidates, urging them to appoint ministers with genuine capabilities to address severe obstacles in each sector, rather than using the position as a reward or trading on family legacies.
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New scheme seeks to lower drug costs
Read more: New scheme seeks to lower drug costsThailand is now defined as an “aged” society, with increased demand for medical services resulting in overcrowding in public hospitals.
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Chiang Mai guesthouses pivot to long-haul markets
Read more: Chiang Mai guesthouses pivot to long-haul marketsTourism in Chiang Mai could reap benefits from robust long-haul markets, while the segment is expected to continue growing next year as LOT Polish Airlines became the latest carrier to confirm a new scheduled flight to Bangkok.
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China is set to host a record-sized SCO summit. Can it turn symbolism into substance?
Read more: China is set to host a record-sized SCO summit. Can it turn symbolism into substance?China’s hosting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit from Aug 31 to Sep 1 offers a leadership showcase, but rivalries in the bloc may limit what it can deliver, analysts say.
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Book a ride via an app to travel between Singapore and Malaysia? Here’s why it’s not yet a reality
Read more: Book a ride via an app to travel between Singapore and Malaysia? Here’s why it’s not yet a realityMalaysia leaders have called for cross-border ride-hailing with Singapore to become “a reality”, describing it as a “catalyst” in integrating their transport systems. Singapore has said it has no plans to fully liberalise cross-border point-to-point transport via ride-hail services.
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Thai airport operator denies targeting transit passengers to Cambodia
Read more: Thai airport operator denies targeting transit passengers to CambodiaThe operator of Thailand’s main airports has denied a claim by Cambodia that passengers transiting through Bangkok en route to Cambodia were subjected to unnecessary checks and luggage searches.
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Condos priced B3-5m still in demand amid small supply
Read more: Condos priced B3-5m still in demand amid small supplyCondos priced between 3-5 million baht were the best-selling segment in Greater Bangkok the first nine months of this year as demand in the affordable market remained strong amid limited supply.
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The battle for Hill 350
Read more: The battle for Hill 350Hill 350 has emerged as the focal point of the renewed fighting along the Thai–Cambodian border, drawing national attention not only for its military importance but also for the human cost of the clashes. This explainer answers key questions to clarify why Hill 350 matters.
