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Thailand’s top diplomat visits Myanmar border amid clashes, evacuations
Foreign Minister Parnpree arrives in Mae Sot to review measures to deal with people fleeing fighting across frontier.
Categories: South Asia
Weaponising underwear: Genocide with a semi-pornographic twist
What should we make of Israel’s obscene social media stunts in Gaza?
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 189
PM Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel is preparing for 'scenarios' in other areas besides Gaza.
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Apple says it will fix ‘bug’ recommending Palestinian flag emoji
Tech giant says software glitch causes some users to get a Palestinian flag prompt when typing 'Jerusalem'.
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Fan whips Al Ittihad player in row after Saudi Super Cup defeat
A spectator attacked Al Ittihad player Abderrazak Hamdallah with a whip during a confrontation.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 778
As the war enters its 778th day, these are the main developments.
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Why the fall of Myawaddy, Myanmar’s ‘gateway’ to Thailand, is so important
Anti-coup fighters say they've taken control of the eastern border town, sending the remaining soldiers into retreat.
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Singapore’s economy misses forecasts with 2.7 percent growth
City-state's performance is closely watched as a barometer of global economic conditions.
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Before India election, Instagram boosts Modi AI images that violate rules
The ads do not meet the levels of disclosure Meta says it needs for AI-generated posts linked to India election.
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Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves
Meeting in Washington, DC, the leaders of Japan, the Philippines and US stress importance of abiding by maritime law.
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FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried appeals conviction and 25-year sentence for fraud
Bankman-Fried faces steep odds in bid to overturn conviction stemming from the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange.
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Screening and Discussion of PBS Series "Changing Planet: Coral Special"
The PBS series Changing Planet embarks on its third year of this seven-year project examining the issues facing the planet’s most threatened ecosystems. The “Coral Special” episode takes us to the Maldives for an in-depth look at coral reefs and the urgent efforts to help them survive climate change. In partnership with PBS and Conservation International, join us for a sneak preview of clips from the episode and a panel discussion with climate experts discussing efforts to save some of the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth.
Categories: Defense Policy
Singapore ‘tightens screws’ on Myanmar generals with arms trade crackdown
The UN says Russia, China and India continue to send weapons to Myanmar even as the Singapore route is blocked.
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Vietnam’s micro-apartments are a godsend for the poor – and a deadly risk
An apartment block fire that killed 56 people last year has highlighted the dangers of Vietnam's tiny urban dwellings.
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O.J. Simpson dies after battle with cancer
O.J. Simpson, 76, dies after battle with cancer
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Mexico calls on the International Court of Justice to expel Ecuador from UN
A complaint filed in the court on Thursday alleges violations of international law following a raid on Mexico's embassy.
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What has allowed Israel operate an assassination policy for decades?
Sons and grandchildren of Hamas political leader killed in latest Israeli air attack in Gaza.
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Tensions rise amid expectations of Iran retaliation against Israel
Tehran says UN Security Council should have condemned Israel's deadly air raid on Iranian consulate in Damascus.
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Russia opposition leader Alexey Navalny’s memoir to be published in October
Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, says he began working on the book in 2020 after he was poisoned.
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As US inflation ticks back up, it could impact the presidential election
The fight against inflation is far from over and could reduce the chances of interest rate cuts for this year.
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