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First members of Philippine commission to probe widening flood project scandal named
Read more: First members of Philippine commission to probe widening flood project scandal namedFormer Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Rogelio Singson and certified public accountant Rossana Fajardo are two of the commission’s three members. A chairman will be named “in the coming days”, says presidential press officer Claire Castro.
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Prabowo makes ‘solidarity’ visit to Qatar following Israel attack, discusses regional issues with UAE president
Read more: Prabowo makes ‘solidarity’ visit to Qatar following Israel attack, discusses regional issues with UAE presidentThe Indonesian president’s visit follows an Israeli airstrike that targeted Hamas leaders in Qatar’s capital Doha on Tuesday (Sep 9). Prabowo then made a working visit to the United Arab Emirates.
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Malaysian singer Shila Amzah reveals identity of ‘legendary’ musician behind alleged verbal assault
Read more: Malaysian singer Shila Amzah reveals identity of ‘legendary’ musician behind alleged verbal assaultThe 34-year-old had previously lodged a police report on Jul 10, following allegations that a famous musician had verbally assaulted her on stage during a concert rehearsal. Speaking to reporters on Monday (Jul 14), Shila revealed the identity of the musician.
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6 babies rescued as Indonesia busts trafficking ring, 5 bound for buyers in Singapore: Reports
Read more: 6 babies rescued as Indonesia busts trafficking ring, 5 bound for buyers in Singapore: ReportsThe authorities said the syndicate has already carried out 24 such deals since 2023, with 15 of the babies taken to Singapore.
Thailand
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Bangkok swelters in ‘danger’ zone for 19 straight days
Read more: Bangkok swelters in ‘danger’ zone for 19 straight daysBangkok has sweltered through 19 straight days of dangerous heat index levels, with extreme heat and humidity pushing conditions into a high-risk zone for public health.
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Anutin to visit Chiang Mai to tackle forest-fire smog
Read more: Anutin to visit Chiang Mai to tackle forest-fire smogPrime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will lead a multi‑agency delegation to Chiang Mai on Monday to follow up on efforts to address forest fires, haze and PM2.5 pollution cloaking the upper North.
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Life segment forecasts watershed year in 2026
Read more: Life segment forecasts watershed year in 2026Thailand’s life insurance industry is on track for a milestone year, with total premiums for both life and non-life projected to exceed 1 trillion baht for the first time, driven by strong growth in health and critical illness coverage despite lingering economic headwinds.
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Sovereign technology key to national security, say pundits
Read more: Sovereign technology key to national security, say punditsThailand must develop its own sovereign technology and innovative infrastructure to ensure long-term national security and economic growth, say tech researchers and a military official.
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Yodchanan may not take ministry post
Read more: Yodchanan may not take ministry postSpeculation is mounting that Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat may not take up any ministerial post in the new government being formed by the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party.
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First members of Philippine commission to probe widening flood project scandal named
Read more: First members of Philippine commission to probe widening flood project scandal namedFormer Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Rogelio Singson and certified public accountant Rossana Fajardo are two of the commission’s three members. A chairman will be named “in the coming days”, says presidential press officer Claire Castro.
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Prabowo makes ‘solidarity’ visit to Qatar following Israel attack, discusses regional issues with UAE president
Read more: Prabowo makes ‘solidarity’ visit to Qatar following Israel attack, discusses regional issues with UAE presidentThe Indonesian president’s visit follows an Israeli airstrike that targeted Hamas leaders in Qatar’s capital Doha on Tuesday (Sep 9). Prabowo then made a working visit to the United Arab Emirates.
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Chanettee tied for lead at Honda LPGA Thailand
Read more: Chanettee tied for lead at Honda LPGA ThailandChanettee Wannasaen of Thailand had nine birdies — along with two bogeys — en route to a 7-under par 65 and a share of the lead after the first round of the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament in Pattaya on Thursday.
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EC stands by ballot safeguards
Read more: EC stands by ballot safeguardsThe Election Commission (EC) has reaffirmed the confidentiality of ballots, with provincial election officials adamant that voting secrecy remains fully protected under legal safeguards and administrative procedures, amid growing public debate over the use of QR codes and barcodes on ballot papers.
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Laser IDs no privacy risk: People’s Party
Read more: Laser IDs no privacy risk: People’s PartyThe People’s Party (PP) has defended its use of Laser ID numbers for party membership applications, insisting the process is secure, lawful and does not involve storing members’ personal data in its database.