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WORLD

Short of prison space, UK looks to US model of time off for good conduct

New York Times, Published on 23/05/2025

» LONDON — In February, Britain’s justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, travelled to Texas. As a lawmaker from the centre-left Labour Party, her trip to the Republican state was somewhat off-brand, but she was on a serious mission: to try to find solutions to Britain’s chronic prison overcrowding crisis.

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OPINION

Work together for rule-based trade

Oped, Published on 20/05/2025

» For almost 80 years, the multilateral rule-book has been the basis for international trade relations. Under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and its successor, the World Trade Organization (WTO), world trade has expanded at an unprecedented rate, contributing to growth and prosperity around the world. Our countries, Thailand and Sweden, share a long tradition of support for the rule-based trading system.

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THAILAND

Tariffs put fate of handout scheme in question

Post Reporters, Published on 14/05/2025

» The fate of the third phase of the government’s flagship digital wallet scheme is hanging in the balance in light of the impact of US tariffs on the Thai economy.

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OPINION

Time to curb spending

News, Editorial, Published on 12/05/2025

» Thailand is facing an avalanche of environmental, economic and political crises, without light at the end of the tunnel. Without stronger leadership and more effective governance, the situation is likely to worsen, driven by years of state inefficiency and neglect.

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WORLD

NZ draft law seeks ‘biological’ definition of man and woman

AFP, Published on 22/04/2025

» WELLINGTON - A populist party in New Zealand’s governing coalition on Tuesday proposed a law to enforce a biological definition of men and women, condemning the existing “woke ideology” of “cancerous social engineering”.

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WORLD

Pope Francis's delicate ties with politics in Argentina

AFP, Published on 21/04/2025

» BUENOS AIRES - Pope Francis navigated a complex relationship with politics in Argentina, a juggling act observers say explains why he never once returned to the country that informed his love for the downtrodden, for tango and for soccer.

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WORLD

Hungary set to restrict constitutional rights in 'Easter cleanup'

AFP, Published on 14/04/2025

» BUDAPEST - Hungary's parliament on Monday is expected to approve constitutional changes further clamping down on rights for LGBTQ people and other groups, part of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's "Easter cleanup" against his domestic opponents.

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GENERAL

Ex-minister wary of debt hike

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/04/2025

» Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, a former finance minister and current head of an academic committee for the Palang Pracharath Party, has warned against the government's possible raising of the public debt ceiling to support the economy.

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WORLD

South Korean presidential poll to be held June 3

Published on 08/04/2025

» SEOUL - Leading contenders began to throw their hats in the ring on Tuesday as South Korea officially set June 3 for a presidential election triggered by last week’s removal from office of impeached leader Yoon Suk Yeol.

WORLD

Marine Le Pen barred from 2027 French presidency run

Published on 31/03/2025

» Far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s presidential ambitions were dealt a potential death blow after she was convicted of embezzlement by a French court and barred from running in the next election in 2027.