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Workers begin removing Trump’s name from Kennedy Center
Read more: Workers begin removing Trump’s name from Kennedy CenterA federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
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Former SpaceX welder becomes a millionaire after historic IPO
Read more: Former SpaceX welder becomes a millionaire after historic IPOJuan Hernandez, a former SpaceX employee, owns 6,500 company shares. On the first day of public trading, his wealth ballooned by $1,046,175.
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Space station crew moves to “safe haven” while leak is repaired
Read more: Space station crew moves to “safe haven” while leak is repairedOut of an abundance of caution, NASA directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon “Freedom” spacecraft while others repaired a leak.
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House approves Ukraine aid package despite Republican objections
Read more: House approves Ukraine aid package despite Republican objectionsThe legislation seeks to cement US assistance for Ukraine by providing more than $1 billion in aid
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Southern Poverty Law Center floats sanctions against DOJ after unsigned indictment shared with media before being filed in court
Read more: Southern Poverty Law Center floats sanctions against DOJ after unsigned indictment shared with media before being filed in courtThe civil rights group claims the DOJ shared a draft version of a new indictment this week before the document was officially filed in court, ‘putting media strategy before the sacrosanct rules on grand jury secrecy’
Asia
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Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the north
Read more: Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the northThe fires are now burning for a fifth straight day on Sunday (Apr 26), threatening a town that has already lost nearly a tenth of its population in the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
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Taiwan says US has ‘high’ urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries
Read more: Taiwan says US has ‘high’ urgency in speeding up weapons deliveriesOne of the main delays is to a 2019 order for 66 Lockheed Martin F-16V fighters, with deliveries to begin this year.
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Philippine purple yam boom under strain from climate pressures
Read more: Philippine purple yam boom under strain from climate pressuresGlobal demand for ube is rising, but the crop is vulnerable to erratic weather, prompting some farmers to switch to more resilient alternatives.
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India rice exports hit by Middle East conflict as shipments stall and prices fall
Read more: India rice exports hit by Middle East conflict as shipments stall and prices fallWhat was expected to be a bumper year for Indian rice exporters – on the back of a strong harvest – has instead been upended by the ongoing war in Iran.
Thailand
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B14bn spent in first week of 4-month co-payment scheme
Read more: B14bn spent in first week of 4-month co-payment schemeAbout 14 billion baht was spent in the first week of the government’s Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme which began on June 1, according to a government spokeswoman.
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8.8 million register for welfare
Read more: 8.8 million register for welfareMore than 8.86 million State Welfare Card holders have completed registration to confirm their eligibility for the 2026 State Welfare Registration Programme, with over 8.45 million of them verified, the Finance Ministry said on Saturday.
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5 of 7 people trapped in Laos cave found alive
Read more: 5 of 7 people trapped in Laos cave found aliveFive of the seven people trapped in a flooded cave for a week in Laos were found alive on Wednesday afternoon, Lao and Thai rescuers said.
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Samsung union approves deal for massive bonuses
Read more: Samsung union approves deal for massive bonusesSEOUL – Samsung Electronics union members on Wednesday approved a deal with management securing massive annual bonuses after threatening a major strike, as the global artificial intelligence boom causes the South Korean chip giant’s profits to soar.
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Former graft-busters get jail terms in Prawit watch case
Read more: Former graft-busters get jail terms in Prawit watch caseTwo former officials of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for failing to disclose information related to the high-profile luxury watch case involving former deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
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Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the north
Read more: Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the northThe fires are now burning for a fifth straight day on Sunday (Apr 26), threatening a town that has already lost nearly a tenth of its population in the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
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Monthly borrowing for stimulus
Read more: Monthly borrowing for stimulusThe Finance Ministry is preparing to gradually borrow funds for the “Thais Help Thais Plus” programme, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
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Former FI driver says Bangkok injury ‘an accident, not assault’
Read more: Former FI driver says Bangkok injury ‘an accident, not assault’The saga of former Formula 1 driver Mika Salo’s leg injury has taken a dramatic turn after the Finnish racing coach told Bangkok police the incident was an accident and not an assault.
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21-day quarantine for all arrivals from DR Congo, Uganda
Read more: 21-day quarantine for all arrivals from DR Congo, UgandaThe Public Health Ministry on Tuesday began a 21-day mandatory quarantine for all arrivals from Ebola-stricken DR Congo and Uganda, amid rising arrivals from the central african countries and lack of cooperation.