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Thai govt plans 1,000-baht exit tax on travellers to boost local tourism subsidies
BANGKOK, April 28 — Thailand is planning to reintroduce a departure levy on its own citizens travelling abroad, with proceeds earmarked to support domestic tourism programmes. Tourism and Sports Minister […]
Sweden issues ‘early warning’ of potential jet fuel shortage
STOCKHOLM, April 28 —Sweden has given notice of a potential shortage of jet fuel stemming from the war in the Middle East, Energy Minister Ebba Busch said today. A two-month […]
Battle of the AI titans: Trial pitting Elon Musk against Sam Altman kicks off
OAKLAND, April 28 — A trial that could help shape the future of artificial intelligence begins today, with billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman at odds over the evolution of […]
Iran: US ‘no longer’ has standing to dictate terms to the world
TEHRAN, April 28 — Iran said on Tuesday that the United States was no longer able to “dictate” what other countries do, as Washington weighed a new proposal from Tehran […]
S. Korea former first lady appeals prison sentence, court responds by doubling it
SEOUL, April 28 — A South Korean appeals court increased the corruption sentence for former first lady Kim Keon Hee on Tuesday to four years in jail, up from 20 […]
‘I’m the victim but forced to resign’: Japanese prosecutor accusing boss of rape quits after independent probe rejected
TOKYO, April 28 — A Japanese prosecutor who publicly accused her boss of rape said on Tuesday she will resign after her office rejected a request for an independent probe […]
China’s Politburo hones in on energy security and tech self-reliance amid Iran war
BEIJING, April 28 — China’s top leadership on Tuesday pledged to strengthen the country’s energy security while pursuing rapid technological development and greater self-sufficiency, as the economy is beginning to […]
Jakarta train crash death toll doubles to 14 as rescue operation ends
JAKARTA, April 28 — The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday, […]
White House says Iran’s Hormuz proposal ‘better than expected’ but questions its sincerity
WASHINGTON, April 28 — The White House said on Monday that it was examining Iran’s latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, two months after a US and Israeli […]
Even MAGA is divided: Why some Trump supporters are buying into the ‘staged’ shooting theories
WASHINGTON, April 28 — A flood of misinformation exploded online after US President Donald Trump escaped a weekend shooting scare, fuelling renewed – and unfounded – claims that he has […]