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Asean foreign ministers, sec-gen pay courtesy call to PM Anwar during 58th AMM
The Malaysian Star
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday (July 9) received a courtesy call from Asean foreign ministers, marking the start of a series of high-level engagements in conjunction with the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers'...
The “Turk, traitor” slogan did not become a political agenda; Lao did not wake up
1in.am
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July 9, 2025
The Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, Alen Simonyan, wrote on social media: “From the outset, I must say that I condemn every manifestation of violence, both in the National Assembly and outside it. However, let’s...
Expressway projects record positive signals: minister
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Along with the commencement and implementation of various transport projects, the goal of completing 3,000km of expressways is also heading in the right direction, said Minister of Construction Trần Hồng Minh. Speaking at the conference...
Lao Prime Minister Receives Japan’s Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
The Laotian Times
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July 4, 2025
The Japanese Emperor awarded Lao Prime Minister (PM) Sonexay Siphandone the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun on 3 July, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to enhancing relations between Laos and Japan. The award, conferred...
Pharma tariffs could reach 200%, says US President
RTE Ireland
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July 8, 2025
US President Donald Trump has said he is planning to announce tariffs on imported semiconductor and pharmaceuticals, saying the rate for medicines could reach 200% but that he would give drugmakers about one year "to get their act together"....
Lao gov't boosts AI efforts to improve living standards
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 3 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government is ramping up efforts to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to promote inclusive development and improve quality of life. A high-level dialogue was held recently in the Lao capital Vientiane,...
Ethnic festival showcases rich cultural diversity of Laos
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Laos organized the Lao Ethnic Cultural Festival to showcase the unity and cultural harmony of its 50 ethnic groups in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Lao Front for National Development (LFND). The festival,...
South Sudan says US deportees are in government's care
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 8, 2025
NAIROBI (Reuters) -South Sudan said on Tuesday that eight migrants deported to the African nation by the Trump administration were currently in the care of the authorities in Juba after they lost a legal battle to halt their transfer to the...
Laos moves to boost pharmaceutical industry
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 4 (Xinhua) -- The Pharmaceutical and Medical Products Business Association was officially launched to strengthen the industry and support joint efforts that drive business growth and contribute to Laos' socio-economic development....
Pharma tariffs could reach 200%, says US President
RTE Ireland
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July 8, 2025
US President Donald Trump has said he is planning to announce tariffs on imported semiconductor and pharmaceuticals, saying the rate for medicines could reach 200% but that he would give drugmakers about one year "to get their act together"....
Another communist judge in America overruled by Supreme Court so Trump can deport more illegals to Sudan to save America and our free elections
Natural News
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August 7, 2025
Another communist judge in America overruled by Supreme Court so Trump can deport more illegals to Sudan to save America and our free elections Eight convicted migrants have been deported from the United States to South Sudan after the Supreme...
Laos Orders Suspension of Potash Mining Projects in Vientiane Capital
The Laotian Times
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July 4, 2025
The Lao government has ordered the immediate suspension of potash exploration and mining projects in Vientiane Capital due to serious environmental and safety concerns, including recent land collapses in residential areas. The decision was...
Fish for the Future: Laos Marks Wildlife Day with 65 Million Aquatic Releases
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Lao government plans to release more than 65 million fish fingerlings and other aquatic species into rivers and water bodies across the country in 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable...
‘Mr President' Oops! ‘Madam’: Typo overshadows Donald Trump's tariff letters
Mint
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July 8, 2025
The Trump administration was left red-faced shortly after his letters to world leaders to accept tariff deals were posted by the President on his Truth Social account on Tuesday, where he misgendered one country's head of state. On Tuesday, US...
Minister of Education and Sports Welcomes New UNICEF Representative
Lao News Agency
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KPL Minister of Education and Sports, Mr. Thongsalith Mangnormek, welcomed Mr. Bilal Aurang Zeb Durrani, the newly appointed UNICEF Country Representative to the Lao PDR, during a courtesy visit at the Ministry on July 2. (KPL) Minister of...
Too political
Gulf Today
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July 8, 2025
The new political party proposed by Elon Musk as a third alternative could be a great divider with just a few wins in the House and Senate. The problem, however, is that the basis of this party seems to be both spite and an attempt to gain power...
Laos works to improve early warning for people with disabilities
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Representatives from the Lao government and its partners convened a two-day workshop on strengthening early warning systems for persons with disabilities, in response to the growing severity of disasters and heatwaves...
Politics AFP US Supreme Court approves deportation of migrants to South Sudan
Yahoo News
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The US Supreme Court on Thursday gave the green light for the Trump administration to deport a group of migrants stranded at an American military base in Djibouti to war-torn South Sudan. The decision by the conservative-dominated top court comes...
Maryland economy could lose $1 billion if international students don’t return
Baltimore Banner - Maryland
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July 8, 2025
Bimal Malla, owner of Sakoon Indian Fusion, didn’t mince his words about the future of his restaurant, located just steps from the Johns Hopkins University campus. Business at the Indian restaurant in Charles Village is “down like 50% already,”...
Stocks Drop as Trump Unveils New Tariff Plans and Political Shifts Rattle Markets
The European Financial Review
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July 8, 2025
U.S. stocks fell sharply Monday after President Donald Trump introduced new import tariffs and Tesla CEO Elon Musk launched a political movement, stirring uncertainty across financial markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 422 points or...