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Move Forward and Pheu Thai back Wan Noor as sole nomination for Thailand House Speaker
The nomination is seen as a compromise between the two biggest members of the eight-party coalition.
Israeli troops and drones hit Jenin in major West Bank operation
The operation killed at least eight people.
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Clash of Anwar’s current and former Selangor chiefs could dent his grip on power
Selangor, one of Malaysia's six states that will soon elect new state governments, is the most likely to see a change of guard.
July 4 2023
Asian Insider
Yellen’s Beijing visit unlikely to yield breakthrough in frosty ties
Efforts under way to mend US-China relations after trade war, tit-for-tat sanctions and export bans.
Clash of Anwar’s current and former Selangor chiefs could dent his grip on power
Selangor, one of Malaysia's six states that will soon elect new state governments, is the most likely to see a change of guard.
‘They took you to another world’: Reviving the Greek cafes of Australia
The first Greek cafes date back to the gold rush in Australia in the 1850s, serving food like steak and chips.
Are Singapore and the region ready for El Nino?
Is the region ready for hotter, drier weather? And how is the heat affecting ordinary people?
Climate Change
‘I can’t afford to buy a new van’: London’s expanding clean air zone sparks debate
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone is due to expand next month, encompassing 5 million extra people.
Beating the heat a growing challenge for seniors, outdoor workers
The annual hot and dry season around the middle of the year can be especially uncomfortable for vulnerable groups.
If a major El Nino hits, how prepared is Singapore?
After three years of more than usual rainfall, the forecast is for hotter and drier weather in South-east Asia and Australia.
