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Thailand cracks down on foreign companies using fig leaf of local ownership
Thai authorities are ramping up enforcement of local ownership rules, stoking anxiety among foreign businesses.
Italy celebrates 80 years of democracy
A colossal 400-kilogram flag was draped over Rome’s Colosseum as Italy marked the 80th anniversary of its republic.
Actor Idris Elba knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle
British actor Idris Elba was knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
Protesters use ‘Ebola coffin’ to rally against US quarantine centre
Demonstrators in Nairobi have carried an ‘Ebola’ coffin to protest a proposed US quarantine facility.
European election monitor dismisses rumours of fraud in Colombia’s election
The electoral mission described the first round of voting in Colombia's presidential race as 'a lesson in democracy'.
Trump berated Netanyahu? Analysts question US-Israel feud rumours
Analysts say 'strategic leaks' aim to influence public perceptions amid diplomatic impasse in US-Israel war on Iran.
Drones light up Taipei’s night sky for Computex trade show
Drones lit up the evening sky near Taiwan’s Taipei 101 skyscraper in a dazzling display for the Computex trade show.
Trump administration scraps $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation fund’
US Justice Department, however, plans to keep a settlement provision to bar audits of Trump's past tax records.
‘Milestone’: Macron opens Paris monument honouring Rwanda genocide victims
President Macron, acknowledging France's 'responsibility' in the genocide, calls memorial a reconciliation 'milestone'.
What to know about Tuesday’s primaries in California, New Jersey, Montana
Voters in six US states are casting primary ballots that will set the battle lines for November's midterm elections.