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France and UK urged to press Israel on Palestinian territories

PARIS - Dozens of former French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to “destroy” any prospect of a viable Palestinian state.

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Dozens more civilians killed, kidnapped in Nigeria

JOS, Nigeria - Jihadists kidnapped and killed scores of people in an attack during Friday prayers in central Nigeria’s Niger state, survivors and lawmakers told AFP on Saturday, though some were able to escape during a clash with rival militants.

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Nominee raids extend to three sites in Pattaya

Officials have raided three locations in Pattaya and seized computers and documents linked to a suspected nominee scheme concealing foreign ownership of land and businesses.

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Airstrike on Myanmar monastery kills 14

A Myanmar military airstrike on a monastery where civilians were gathered for a meditation retreat marking Buddhist Lent has killed 14 people, two rebel fighters who witnessed the aftermath said.

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War weapons from Cambodia seized in Trat

A smuggling suspect has been arrested and two AK-47 rifles, more than 24,000 rounds of ammunition and other items smuggled from Cambodia seized at a pier in Laem Ngop district of Trat province.

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Cities compete to be Japan’s ‘backup capital’

TOKYO — For 158 years, Tokyo has stood as Japan’s glittering capital, a world-famous nexus of food, culture, business and government.

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Judge strikes down Trump’s 75-country visa ban

A US federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s ban on issuing visas to immigrants from 75 countries including Thailand, finding that the policy was “contrary to law” and beyond the legal authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Tariff-hit Canada tries to curb US reliance

MONTREAL, Quebec - US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods, which took effect on Saturday, have delivered another blow to bilateral trade, renewing focus on Ottawa’s efforts to reduce dependence on its southern neighbour.

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Selfishness isn’t a problem in Thailand, it is THE problem

Fake fathers and birth certificates, ill-gotten pink cards, civil service exam cheating and nominees for predatory foreign business operators … the list goes on and on. How many more of these “rackets” have to be uncovered before such transgressions are seen as the single issue that they are — a…

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Flood-weary Nan braces for more rain on Sunday

Authorities are closely monitoring the Nan River basin as water levels begin to stabilise and recede in several areas, while preparing for more rain forecast to hit the flood-weary northern province on Sunday.

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Bangkok finds more houses crowded with ‘pink card’ holders

Thirteen households across nine districts in Bangkok have been found to have at least 16 migrant residents with pink ID cards registered at each address, prompting authorities to launch case‑by‑case investigations.

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Man found dead in pond at Benjasiri Park in Bangkok

An unidentified man was found dead in a pond at Benjasiri Park in Klong Toey district of Bangkok late Friday night.

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US-Canada trade talks fail, high tariffs kick in

WASHINGTON - Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of negotiations that went down to the wire failed to produce an agreement.

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Fishery the big issue as Icelanders reconsider joining EU

Iceland will hold referendum on August 29 on whether to reopen membership talks with the European Union. The question boils down to whether the island should cede control of its waters and risk its fishing industry in exchange for lower interest rates and a seat at Europe's table. - REUTERS

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South Korea to send first container ship via Arctic

BUSAN, South Korea - South Korea was set on Saturday to send its first trial container through the Arctic, as the Middle East war rattles global shipping, while environmental groups warned the route could accelerate polar ice melt.

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Suspect held after body pulled from Benjasiri Park pond

A homeless man was arrested on Saturday morning after another man was found dead in a pond at Benjasiri Park in Klong Toey district of Bangkok.

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Microsoft quietly removes Windows 11 RAM recommendation

Microsoft has quietly deleted an official advice article recommending up to 32 gigabytes of random-access memory (RAM) for optimal Windows 11 performance, a move that comes as the tech giant pushes budget Surface devices equipped with just 8GB of memory amid soaring global component prices.

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Living beyond a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis

Diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer at 26, Anunya "Bo" Asavavetin has now lived with the disease for five and a half years. After surgery, radiation and numerous treatment regimens, she continues to live day by day with hope and purpose. She has become an author, singer and actress, and…

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Guru's daily horoscope for Aug 22

The day of the week you were born on can reveal a lot... Read on.

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House committee rejects Student Loan Fund top-up

The House committee scrutinising the fiscal 2027 budget bill has approved the reallocation of 11.16 billion baht to nine agencies, rejecting a People's Party proposal to provide additional funding for the Student Loan Fund (SLF).

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War Elephants ready to strike first in Bangkok

Thailand will face defending champions Vietnam in the first leg of the Asean Hyundai Cup 2026 final at Rajamangala National Stadium tonight, looking to avenge their defeat against their fierce rivals in the title decider two years ago.

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PTT allocates B1tn for capital expenditure

National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc has announced a sweeping capital expenditure programme amounting to 1.01 trillion baht, underscoring its long-term strategy despite uncertainty in global petroleum markets caused by geopolitical conflicts.

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Co-payment scheme boosts Thai spending

A survey by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has found that most Thais participating in the "Thais Helps Thais Plus (60/40)" co-payment scheme used their benefits to buy ready-to-eat food and essential household goods.

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PM pledges fair EV incentives to retain investors

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to improve investment conditions for Japanese businesses and review electric vehicle (EV) incentives to ensure manufacturers from all countries are treated fairly, amid concerns over regional competition for automotive investment.

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TikTok to pay $400 mn settlement in US children's privacy case

SAN FRANCISCO (UNITED STATES) - TikTok and parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice over claims that the video-sharing platform violated federal children's privacy laws, the department announced on Friday.

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