Former PM Thaksin returns to Thailand ahead of court ruling that could lead to imprisonment

Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. File | Photo Credit: AFP Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in Bangkok on Monday (September 8, 2025) after his surprise departure to Dubai, a day before a court ruling that could open him up to imprisonment. Mr. Thaksin could be seen walking out of the private jet…

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‘A little bit of lead’: Donald Trump says Zohran Mamdani likely to be next mayor; denies meddling

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Democrat Zohran Mamdani is likely to become New York City’s next mayor unless two of his three major rivals drop out. However, the Republican leader declined to name which candidates he thought should quit.Speaking at a White House dinner with tech executives, Trump denied urging anyone to…

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More pilgrims arriving for Umrah 2025 lead Saudi Arabia to ease mosque access and offer sermons in 15 languages | World News

Saudi Arabia, responding to rising Umrah 2025 pilgrim numbers, improved mosque access and began translating Friday sermons into 15 languages/Representative Image As the Umrah season progresses, Saudi Arabia is witnessing a growing influx of pilgrims into Madinah and Makkah. In response, authorities have deployed extensive logistical, spiritual, and technological support to ensure a smooth, safe,…

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‘America will lead again in AI’: Melania Trump rolls out national challenge for kids — here’s the catch

US First Lady Melania Trump is stepping into the tech spotlight, launching a national program to get children thinking about artificial intelligence. But while the initiative comes with lofty promises, it’s short on details, and that’s the catch.On Tuesday, the First Lady’s office announced the President’s Artificial Intelligence Challenge, inviting students from kindergarten through 12th…

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‘Canary Mission’: Trump administration used shady website to get names of pro-Palestinian activists; could potentially lead to visa revocation

Newly unsealed court documents and trial testimony have revealed that the Trump administration has heavily relied on an anonymously run pro-Israel website, accused of doxxing, to identify pro-Palestinian academics for potential deportation.The court records revealed that in order to support US President Donald Trump’s deportation drive, the Department of Homeland Security assembled a “tiger team”…

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Abu Dhabi’s population to hit 5.4 million by 2040, but won’t lead to traffic woes: Expert explains why | World News

Vehicles moving smoothly on Abu Dhabi’s well-planned road network./ Representative Image As Abu Dhabi’s population is projected to rise to 5.4 million by 2040, concerns about potential traffic chaos might seem inevitable. However, transport experts say the emirate has not only prepared for this growth but could actually see less traffic congestion over time, thanks…

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