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U.S. sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students
Read more: U.S. sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli studentsThe Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
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3 men are charged with conspiring to smuggle US artificial intelligence to China
Read more: 3 men are charged with conspiring to smuggle US artificial intelligence to ChinaA senior vice president of Super Micro Computer Inc. and two others affiliated with the company have been charged with conspiring to smuggle billions of dollars of computer servers containing advanced Nvidia chips to China
Asia
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Commentary: Thailand’s elite status quo prevails – for now
Read more: Commentary: Thailand’s elite status quo prevails – for nowThe next few weeks will decide if the Shinawatra family’s clout persists, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
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Commentary: China faces a fertility paradox
Read more: Commentary: China faces a fertility paradoxTo encourage fertility, the Chinese economy needs to grow to generate more jobs – but faster economic growth requires sufficiently high fertility, says economist Nancy Qian.
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One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands amid national security crackdownRead more:
The League of Social Democrats was the only pro-democracy party in Hong Kong that still staged small street protests occasionally and held street booth activities to carry on its advocacy despite the risks.
One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands amid national security crackdown
Thailand
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City Hall launches major overhaul of park rules
Read more: City Hall launches major overhaul of park rulesThe Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is undertaking its most extensive review of public‑park regulations in more than two decades, aiming to modernise long‑standing rules and better reflect how Bangkok residents use green spaces today.
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Lee and Jeeno dazzle at Honda LPGA Thailand
Read more: Lee and Jeeno dazzle at Honda LPGA ThailandPATTAYA – Lee So-Mi of South Korea seized the halfway lead at the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament in spectacular fashion on Friday, while Thai favourite Jeeno Thitikul celebrated her 23rd birthday with a magical masterclass.
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Cambodia ‘hires US lobbyists’
Read more: Cambodia ‘hires US lobbyists’The Defence Ministry has confirmed reports that Cambodia has hired a US-based lobbying firm to wage what it described as an “information war” aimed at swaying international opinion against Thailand amid the ongoing border dispute.
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Funds set for border defence
Read more: Funds set for border defenceThe cabinet has approved an allocation of 2.44 billion baht from the central fund for the 2026 fiscal year to reinforce the military and shore up border security amid ongoing fighting along the Thai-Cambodia border.
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Foreign lobbyists ‘wage information warfare’ for Cambodia
Read more: Foreign lobbyists ‘wage information warfare’ for CambodiaCambodia has been using foreign lobbyists to help conduct an information warfare campaign against Thailand to sway international public opinion, according to the government.
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Commentary: Thailand’s elite status quo prevails – for now
Read more: Commentary: Thailand’s elite status quo prevails – for nowThe next few weeks will decide if the Shinawatra family’s clout persists, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
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Commentary: China faces a fertility paradox
Read more: Commentary: China faces a fertility paradoxTo encourage fertility, the Chinese economy needs to grow to generate more jobs – but faster economic growth requires sufficiently high fertility, says economist Nancy Qian.
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Thai and Chinese authorities view destroyed scam buildings in Myanmar
Read more: Thai and Chinese authorities view destroyed scam buildings in MyanmarThai and Chinese authorities crossed the border from Thailand’s Tak province to Myawaddy of Myanmar to view the debris of scam centres on Monday.
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Cambodian rockets strike Surin’s Ta Kwai area, border fighting continues
Read more: Cambodian rockets strike Surin’s Ta Kwai area, border fighting continuesFighting continued along the Thai-Cambodian border on Monday with Cambodian rockets fired from BM-21 launchers exploding near the Ta Kwai temple ruins and around Hill 350, both strategic high points in Surin province.
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Strong baht seen as economic threat
Read more: Strong baht seen as economic threatThe baht is excessively strong, appreciating beyond what Thailand’s economic structure can handle, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.