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Thai PM Srettha defends frequent overseas travel

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin defended his frequent globe-trotting during his first 10 months as leader of the Southeast Asian nation, in remarks aired in a television

Thai PM Srettha defends frequent overseas travel
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Illinois may soon return land the US stole from a Prairie Band Potawatomi chief 175 years ago

Illinois is poised to right a 175-year-old wrong by returning land in northern Illinois guaranteed to a Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation chief in 1829

Illinois may soon return land the US stole from a Prairie Band Potawatomi chief 175 years ago
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North Macedonia's parliament approves a new center-right government after May's election

North Macedonia’s center-right leader Hristijan Mickoski has secured parliamentary approval to lead a new coalition government

North Macedonia's parliament approves a new center-right government after May's election
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South African rand falls as traders await cabinet lineup

The South African rand slipped on Monday, as markets waited for President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce the cabinet lineup of his government of national unity.

South African rand falls as traders await cabinet lineup
Business|Economy

Australia to make supermarket industry code mandatory, breaches may result in huge fines

Australia could impose billion dollar fines on big supermarket chains that fail to comply with an industry code of conduct, the federal government said on Monday as it

Australia to make supermarket industry code mandatory, breaches may result in huge fines
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Mission 2025 group urges governments to set more ambitious climate goals

Some of the world's biggest companies, finance houses, cities and regions have joined forces to urge governments to increase their climate

Mission 2025 group urges governments to set more ambitious climate goals
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North Macedonia parliament approves a new nationalist-dominated government

North Macedonia's lawmakers on Sunday approved a new nationalist-dominated government of Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, whose party won general elections in May

North Macedonia parliament approves a new nationalist-dominated government
Health

Australia plans to restrict vape sales to pharmacies from next week

Australia plans to outlaw the sale of vapes outside pharmacies from next week under some of the world’s toughest restrictions on electronic cigarettes

Australia plans to restrict vape sales to pharmacies from next week
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Indonesia won't pay an $8 million ransom after a cyberattack compromised the national data center

Indonesia’s national data center has been compromised by a hacking group asking for a $8 million ransom that the government says it won’t pay

Indonesia won't pay an $8 million ransom after a cyberattack compromised the national data center
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Senior Blinken aide is taking a top job with Austin after Senate confirmation holdup

One of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's most senior aides is leaving for a top job with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and will be replaced by a brother of President Joe Biden's national security adviser

Senior Blinken aide is taking a top job with Austin after Senate confirmation holdup
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Colombian government, Segunda Marquetalia armed group begin peace talks

The Colombian government and the Segunda Marquetalia armed group began peace talks on Monday, part of President Gustavo Petro's efforts to end

Colombian government, Segunda Marquetalia armed group begin peace talks
Health

Australia waters down planned world first vape ban after opposition from Greens

Australia will water down a planned world first ban on vaping after opposition from the Greens party led the government on Monday to agree to amend a bill that

Australia waters down planned world first vape ban after opposition from Greens
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Canada to start 30-day consultation to impose surtax on Chinese electric vehicles

Canada's government is investigating whether to impose a surtax on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles

Canada to start 30-day consultation to impose surtax on Chinese electric vehicles
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Kenyan police are leaving for a controversial deployment in Haiti to take on powerful, violent gangs

Hundreds of Kenyan police officers are leaving for Haiti, where they will lead a multinational force against powerful gangs

Kenyan police are leaving for a controversial deployment in Haiti to take on powerful, violent gangs
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Japan to respond appropriately to excessive yen volatility, official says

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Tuesday authorities would respond appropriately to excessive currency volatility,

Japan to respond appropriately to excessive yen volatility, official says
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Ireland to nominate finance minister McGrath for EU Commission, source says

The leaders of Ireland's three governing parties agreed on Monday to nominate Finance Minister Michael McGrath as the country's representative on the European Commission, a source

Ireland to nominate finance minister McGrath for EU Commission, source says
Business|Technology

Automakers ask US agency to reconsider emergency braking rule

A group representing major automakers asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to reconsider the rule issued in April requiring nearly all new

Automakers ask US agency to reconsider emergency braking rule
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Indonesia won't pay an $8 million ransom after a cyberattack compromised its national data center

Indonesia’s national data center has been compromised by a hacking group asking for a $8 million ransom that the government says it won’t pay

Indonesia won't pay an $8 million ransom after a cyberattack compromised its national data center
Economy|Political|World

S.African rand slips as cabinet announcement appears nearer

The South African rand weakened in volatile trade on Tuesday as comments from the two biggest parties in the unity government suggested a cabinet announcement by President

S.African rand slips as cabinet announcement appears nearer
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Von der Leyen lined up for second term under EU top jobs deal, sources say

European political groups on Tuesday agreed to a deal on top European Union posts, selecting Germany's Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as head of the European

Von der Leyen lined up for second term under EU top jobs deal, sources say
Economy

Spain passes 3 billion euro tax relief package to cope with inflation

Spain's government passed an inflation relief package worth nearly 3 billion euros ($3.21 billion) on Tuesday, including measures such as a lower income tax for minimum wage workers

Spain passes 3 billion euro tax relief package to cope with inflation
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Here's what led Kenyans to burn part of parliament and call for the president's resignation

Kenya’s president came to power by appealing to the common people, describing himself as a “hustler” and vowing relief from economic pain

Here's what led Kenyans to burn part of parliament and call for the president's resignation
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Poland's huge air hub plan to go ahead, says PM

Poland will go ahead with plans conceived by the previous government to build a huge air hub in the centre of the country, but with amendments, Prime Minister Donald

Poland's huge air hub plan to go ahead, says PM
Economy

Brazil's government spending rises, driving higher-than-expected May deficit

Brazil's central government posted a larger-than-expected primary budget deficit in May, pressured by increased pension benefits, the Treasury said on Wednesday.

Brazil's government spending rises, driving higher-than-expected May deficit
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US Supreme Court narrows reach of federal corruption law

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US Supreme Court narrows reach of federal corruption law

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