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US pilot survived for two days behind enemy lines with broken back after Iran shot down plane: ‘It was terrifying’
Read more: US pilot survived for two days behind enemy lines with broken back after Iran shot down plane: ‘It was terrifying’The airman had to be rescued from the mountains of Iran in April after his jet was downed by Iranian fire
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Trump blasts White House as a ‘dump’ before his controversial multi-million dollar renovations
Read more: Trump blasts White House as a ‘dump’ before his controversial multi-million dollar renovationsPresident Donald Trump continues to glory in makeover of the executive mansion rather than concentrate on midterms, ending the Iran war or taming inflation
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Royal Mint to release new Star Trek coins to celebrate show’s 60th anniversary
Read more: Royal Mint to release new Star Trek coins to celebrate show’s 60th anniversaryThe Mint has unveiled two 50p coin designs, with some featuring colour to reflect the vivid outfits worn in the show
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Kemi vows to slash benefits bill to boost defence as she piles pressure on Burnham
Read more: Kemi vows to slash benefits bill to boost defence as she piles pressure on BurnhamIn a major intervention, the Conservative leader set out plans to raise defence spending to three per cent of GDP by the end of the decade
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At least two killed and multiple injured, including two cops, after gunman opens fire at Minneapolis apartment building
Read more: At least two killed and multiple injured, including two cops, after gunman opens fire at Minneapolis apartment buildingThe Minneapolis Police Department shared on social media that its officers were responding to a shooting near 15 East Grant Street that involved multiple victims, including two police officers.
Asia
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Japan restarts operations at world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster
Read more: Japan restarts operations at world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima disasterThe restart is the latest of Japan’s efforts to revive its nuclear energy sector and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.
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Mount Dukono tragedy: Indonesia police name guide as suspect over purported negligence that led to 3 deaths
Read more: Mount Dukono tragedy: Indonesia police name guide as suspect over purported negligence that led to 3 deathsTwo Singaporeans – Timothy Heng and Shahin Muhrez Abdul Hamid – as well as Indonesian Angel Krishela Pradita died in the May 8 incident.
Thailand
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Indonesia’s main airport suspends flights as Krakatoa erupts
Read more: Indonesia’s main airport suspends flights as Krakatoa eruptsJAKARTA – Indonesia halted operations at its main international airport outside Jakarta on Sunday after ash spewed from the Anak Krakatoa volcano more than 150 kilometres away, impacting thousands of passengers.
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Nepali rescuers buoyed by miracle finds but tough conditions persist
Read more: Nepali rescuers buoyed by miracle finds but tough conditions persistKATHMANDU – Nepali rescuers faced challenging conditions on Sunday as search operations after catastrophic floods entered their 12th day, buoyed by the extraordinary rescues of four survivors.
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Thailand to resume direct flights to New Zealand, triple trade to boost ties
Read more: Thailand to resume direct flights to New Zealand, triple trade to boost tiesThai Airways International (Thai) will resume direct flights to Auckland as part of the strategy to deepen ties between Thailand and New Zealand that include a pledge to accelerate bilateral trade.
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UOB advises investors to bet on AI, hedge with gold
Read more: UOB advises investors to bet on AI, hedge with goldUOB Thailand recommends investors maintain an allocation of 5-7% in gold to strengthen portfolio resilience amid heightened global uncertainties.
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From proven performance to growth phase
Read more: From proven performance to growth phaseSCX Corporation, the recurring-income asset management arm of SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation, turns proven warehouse performance into a platform for recurring growth.
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Japan restarts operations at world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster
Read more: Japan restarts operations at world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima disasterThe restart is the latest of Japan’s efforts to revive its nuclear energy sector and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.
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Mount Dukono tragedy: Indonesia police name guide as suspect over purported negligence that led to 3 deaths
Read more: Mount Dukono tragedy: Indonesia police name guide as suspect over purported negligence that led to 3 deathsTwo Singaporeans – Timothy Heng and Shahin Muhrez Abdul Hamid – as well as Indonesian Angel Krishela Pradita died in the May 8 incident.
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Coronary artery disease killed actor Ray MacDonald
Read more: Coronary artery disease killed actor Ray MacDonaldThe well-known Thai actor and travel content creator Ray MacDonald, who died suddenly on Wednesday at age 49, was suffering from triple-vessel coronary artery disease, according to his wife and close friends.
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Clean-up begins as floods pass through Nan
Read more: Clean-up begins as floods pass through NanNAN – Rehabilitation work is beginning in upper and central districts of this northern province as floodwaters from the overflowing Nan River move south, governor Chainarong Wongyai said on Thursday.
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Exam fraud investigation reports due by Aug 31
Read more: Exam fraud investigation reports due by Aug 31The Interior Ministry has ordered local authorities to wrap up investigations into suspected fraud in local government examinations by the end of the month, while the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) examines financial trails for possible asset seizures.