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Iran-US war latest: Tehran confirms death of security chief Ali Larijani as Trump slams Nato for abandoning US
Read more: Iran-US war latest: Tehran confirms death of security chief Ali Larijani as Trump slams Nato for abandoning USUS president launches scathing attack on military alliance over its refusal to help in Strait of Hormuz
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MSPs hail ‘victory for the vulnerable’ after assisted dying bill rejected in Scotland
Read more: MSPs hail ‘victory for the vulnerable’ after assisted dying bill rejected in ScotlandScotland would have been the first nation in the UK to back assisted dying had the legislation been passed
Asia
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What to know about Norma, the hit Indonesian movie about an affair between a man and his mother-in-law
Read more: What to know about Norma, the hit Indonesian movie about an affair between a man and his mother-in-lawBased on a true story, Norma: Antara Mertua Dan Menantu has been rising on Netflix’s charts in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia since it landed on the streaming platform on Aug 14.
Thailand
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Council sees tourism as key driver of GDP
Read more: Council sees tourism as key driver of GDPThe Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) expects the tourism industry to be a major driver of GDP growth this year as flights and arrivals continue to rebound, though rising untaxed online travel agents and illegal foreign operators continue to limit the full benefits of the rebound.
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NCB frets over potential uptick in informal debt
Read more: NCB frets over potential uptick in informal debtThe National Credit Bureau (NCB) has expressed concern about a potential rise in informal debt amid subdued loan growth in the banking sector and an easing household debt-to-GDP ratio.
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Hundreds of Thai returnees stranded at border
Read more: Hundreds of Thai returnees stranded at borderHundreds of Thais seeking to return from the Poipet were stranded at the border across from Aranyaprathet in Sa Kaeo on Thursday as Cambodian immigration officials were delaying processing, according to local reports.
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Border clashes continue as leaders await Trump call
Read more: Border clashes continue as leaders await Trump callSURIN – Renewed fighting raged at the border of Cambodia and Thailand on Thursday morning, with combat heard near centuries-old temples, ahead of expected phone calls from US President Donald Trump to the leaders of the two countries.
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Thailand steps up strikes on Cambodian drone bases
Read more: Thailand steps up strikes on Cambodian drone basesThai military personnel have been coming under heavy attack from Cambodian drones, prompting Thailand to step up efforts to destroy drone launch sites, many of which are located at casino buildings just across the border.
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What to know about Norma, the hit Indonesian movie about an affair between a man and his mother-in-law
Read more: What to know about Norma, the hit Indonesian movie about an affair between a man and his mother-in-lawBased on a true story, Norma: Antara Mertua Dan Menantu has been rising on Netflix’s charts in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia since it landed on the streaming platform on Aug 14.
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Cambodian rockets again threaten Thai hospital
Read more: Cambodian rockets again threaten Thai hospitalRockets fired from Cambodia struck near Phanomdongrak Hospital in Surin province on Wednesday morning. The hospital was earlier hit by a rocket during the fighting in July.
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Cambodia withdraws from Thailand-hosted SEA Games
Read more: Cambodia withdraws from Thailand-hosted SEA GamesAll Cambodian athletes and staff have withdrawn from the 2025 SEA Games due to concerns about travel disruptions if the border conflict with Thailand worsens, according to the secretary-general of the Cambodian National Olympic Committee.
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Border strife forces closure of 10 Thai hospitals
Read more: Border strife forces closure of 10 Thai hospitalsAbout 50 Cambodian rockets struck Thai civilian areas bordering Cambodia and forced the closure of about 190 local health facilities, Thai army and public health officials said on Wednesday.