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Trump plans to attend NBA Finals in New York City, sources say
Read more: Trump plans to attend NBA Finals in New York City, sources sayTrump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team’s owner James Dolan, who has donated to Mr. Trump’s political campaigns.
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Coast Guard divers search Bahamas for Lynette Hooker after American went missing two months ago: reports
Read more: Coast Guard divers search Bahamas for Lynette Hooker after American went missing two months ago: reportsLynette Hooker went missing on April 4, with her husband telling police she went overboard while in a dinghy
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The $687 million irony of Peter Thiel’s reported plan to ditch the US for Argentina
Read more: The $687 million irony of Peter Thiel’s reported plan to ditch the US for ArgentinaWith a stream of government contacts and his protégé in the White House, the billionaire is at the height of his influence in the US. So why head off for other shores?
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‘I was groomed and abused by a taxi driver. Why was it so hard to get justice?’
Read more: ‘I was groomed and abused by a taxi driver. Why was it so hard to get justice?’Despite receiving Royal Assent two years ago, key provisions of the Victims and Prisoners Act are yet to be implemented to support survivors
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Canadian man allegedly linked to over 100 British deaths will not face justice in UK
Read more: Canadian man allegedly linked to over 100 British deaths will not face justice in UKKenneth Law is expected to appear in court in Canada on Friday
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‘On the verge of closing down’: India’s aviation industry under strain as fuel costs surge
Read more: ‘On the verge of closing down’: India’s aviation industry under strain as fuel costs surgeThe Federation of Indian Airlines has sought government support, warning of flight suspensions if the sector does not receive fuel tax relief.
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Thai ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison next month
Read more: Thai ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison next monthFormer Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s age and the fact that he had less than a year left to serve justified his early release, said Thailand’s corrections department.
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Chiang Mai chokes under severe haze as pollution levels in Northern Thailand soar
Read more: Chiang Mai chokes under severe haze as pollution levels in Northern Thailand soarPon Doikam, a coconut seller in Chiang Mai, told AFP the haze is so severe it leaves her nose burning and bloodied. Across northern Thailand, even longtime residents say the pollution is exceptionally bad, with dangerous levels of fine particles linked to serious disease.
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RTS Link on track for Jan 2027 launch despite global energy pressures, says Malaysia transport minister
Read more: RTS Link on track for Jan 2027 launch despite global energy pressures, says Malaysia transport ministerSpeaking to local media during a site visit on Friday (Apr 3), Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link is now in the system installation phase, which involves limited fuel costs and is unlikely to be affected by the global energy situation.
Thailand
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Desperate thief caught in golden cage
Read more: Desperate thief caught in golden cageSAMUT PRAKAN – A man who caused an accident by driving against the traffic was arrested inside a locked gold shop after an unsuccessful attempt to snatch a gold bracelet to pay for the accident damage.
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Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operation
Read more: Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operationQLAYAA (LEBANON) – Israel’s flag flew over the medieval fortress on Beaufort in Lebanon on Friday as it warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate a large area of the south of the country ahead of stepped up ground operations.
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Koh Phangan nominee crackdown nets 22 foreigners
Read more: Koh Phangan nominee crackdown nets 22 foreignersThai police in Surat Thani wrapped up the second phase of their crackdown on foreign nominee businesses on Koh Phangan on Saturday, arresting 22 foreigners and seizing more than 40 rai of land worth over 200 million baht.
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Operators back 30-day visa return
Read more: Operators back 30-day visa returnTourism operators in Phuket and Pattaya backed the government’s decision to restore 30-day visa-free stays, saying the move would help curb illegal businesses and low-spending long-stay visitors.
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Thai airlines grapple with jet fuel surge
Read more: Thai airlines grapple with jet fuel surgeDespite increased airfares, airlines have been unable to absorb rising jet fuel costs during the summer period, with this expense increasing from 30-35% of operational costs to 60% in May.
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‘On the verge of closing down’: India’s aviation industry under strain as fuel costs surge
Read more: ‘On the verge of closing down’: India’s aviation industry under strain as fuel costs surgeThe Federation of Indian Airlines has sought government support, warning of flight suspensions if the sector does not receive fuel tax relief.
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Thai ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison next month
Read more: Thai ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison next monthFormer Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s age and the fact that he had less than a year left to serve justified his early release, said Thailand’s corrections department.
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Thai business groups urge action on worker shortages as costs soar
Read more: Thai business groups urge action on worker shortages as costs soarThe government must take urgent action to tackle a migrant worker shortage that has compounded the economic strains brought about by elevated energy costs and put key sectors in jeopardy, a business body said on Friday.
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Pattaya hotel temporarily closed for safety after fire
Read more: Pattaya hotel temporarily closed for safety after firePATTAYA – A hotel damaged by fire was ordered closed by Pattaya City on Friday for safety pending a comprehensive check by engineers for any damage to the structure.
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Premier backs Privy Council attendance
Read more: Premier backs Privy Council attendanceRecent participation of Privy Council members in a meeting with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is not interference in government affairs, said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who accused critics of lacking understanding of state administration.