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Bangkok Swelters Under Dangerous 51.9°C Heat Index as Authorities Open Cooling Shelters Across the City

Bangkok Swelters Under Dangerous 51.9°C Heat Index as Authorities Open Cooling Shelters Across the City

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Bangkok is enduring an intense and potentially life-threatening heatwave after the city’s heat index surged to a scorching 51.9°C, placing Thailand’s capital firmly in the “Danger” category and only a fraction below the highest warning level. Thai authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, particularly between 11am and 3pm, when […]

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Putin welcomes ASEAN leaders in Kazan as global pressure mounts over the Ukraine conflict

Putin welcomes ASEAN leaders in Kazan as global pressure mounts over the Ukraine conflict

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders from Southeast Asia in the Russian city of Kazan this week, marking an important diplomatic gathering as international attention remains focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The summit celebrates 35 years of cooperation between Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), bringing together representatives from […]

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Indonesia clarifies no agreement made on US military airspace access

Indonesia clarifies no agreement made on US military airspace access

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Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has denied claims that Indonesia granted unrestricted airspace access to the United States military after signing a letter of intent with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth last month. Speaking during a parliamentary hearing on Tuesday, Sjafrie explained that the document signed in Washington only outlined general principles of cooperation and […]

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Philippines’ Marcos says ASEAN shows unity and readiness amid Middle East tensions

Philippines’ Marcos says ASEAN shows unity and readiness amid Middle East tensions

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has highlighted that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is demonstrating strong unity and the ability to respond collectively as global uncertainty continues to rise, particularly due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Speaking in his role as ASEAN chair during a regional summit, Marcos emphasized that the […]

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