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Hamas in show of strength as hostages released
Reuters, Published on 13/10/2025
» CAIRO - Hamas deployed fighters in Gaza on Monday as a release of hostages seized in the Oct 7 attacks was under way, Reuters footage showed, in an apparent show of strength by the militant group which President Donald Trump says must disarm.
Tears, joy in Israel as Hamas hands over first hostages
AFP, Published on 13/10/2025
» TEL AVIV - Hundreds of people gathered on Tel Aviv's Hostages Square erupted in joy, tears and song as news broke that Hamas had handed over the first hostages to be released on Monday after two years of captivity in Gaza.
Hong Kong in fight for foreign university students as Singapore emerges as rival
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/10/2025
» The number of international first-year students at Hong Kong's public universities remained below pre-pandemic levels in the last academic year despite the government doubling quotas for non-locals, with an admissions official saying Singapore has emerged as a growing education powerhouse.
Hamas and Israel set for hostage and prisoner exchanges
AFP, Published on 13/10/2025
» GAZA CITY - Hamas was set to release all surviving hostages on Monday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, as US President Donald Trump headed to the region for a peace summit having declared the war "over".
Indonesia weighs transforming Bali into a regional financial hub
Bloomberg, Published on 13/10/2025
» Indonesia is planning to create a financial hub in tourist hotspot Bali as it seeks to boost its lagging economy by attracting international banks, asset managers and private equity firms, according to people familiar with the matter.
GPSC preps nuclear reactor abroad
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/10/2025
» SET-listed Global Power Synergy (GPSC) is planning to co-invest in a small modular reactor (SMR) overseas to prepare the company for a similar nuclear power plant project in Thailand.
Borrowing for fiscal 2026 set at B1.2tn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/10/2025
» The government plans new borrowing totalling 1.2 trillion baht for fiscal 2026, a slight decrease from 1.22 trillion in fiscal 2025.
Thai developers bet on sustainable homes
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/10/2025
» As climate concerns mount and urban living intensifies, Thailand's property sector is turning to sustainability as both a necessity and a market opportunity.
That sinking feeling
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2025
» Thailand has dealt with severe flooding for centuries, affecting millions of households and disrupting economic activities, especially in low-lying areas where disasters seem routine.
'War is over' in Gaza, Trump says on way to Middle East
AFP, Published on 13/10/2025
» ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE - US President Donald Trump departed Sunday on a high-stakes peace trip to Israel and Egypt, declaring the "war is over" in Gaza despite uncertainty about what will follow a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas.