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Thailand detains well-regarded U.S. academic for alleged lese-majeste

April 8, 2025

Japan’s Isetan department store to shut suburban Singapore store
SINGAPORE — Department store operator Isetan Singapore, a subsidi of Japan’s Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings, will in November close its Tampines location in a major residential area in the eastern part of the city-state. The shutdown will leave the unit with just two stores, including its flagship location in the Orchard Road commercial area.
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel confirms he’s considering run for governor
CLEVELAND — Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, a Republican and a former Ohio State football coach, confirmed Thursday that he is considering a run for governor in 2026. Tressel, who previously said he was not thinking about a bid but stopped short of ruling one out, indicated in a statement first shared with NBC News…
Shafaat Ali mimic Modi speech in hilarious way says, “Mujh Se Ghalti Ho Gayi, Maafi Chahta Hoon”
Shafaat Ali mimic Modi speech in hilarious way says, “Mujh Se Ghalti Ho Gayi, Maafi Chahta Hoon” Modi delivers an exclusive “apology” to Pakistan, highlighting cross-border tensions. The clip, shared on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, has garnered thousands of views and reactions. Ali’s previous impersonations include Imran Khan and Shahbaz Sharif. Pakistani comedian and mimicry…
LG Energy acquires GM’s Michigan EV battery plant for $2bn
NEW YORK — LG Energy Solution has fully acquired General Motor’s stake in a cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, the South Korean battery maker announced Thursday. The 3 trillion won ($2.1 billion) acquisition of Ultium Cells Lansing facility was aimed at maximizing efficiency and enhancing production capabilities in North America, LG Energy Solution said…
Pearl won ‘The Masked Singer’ — and her identity makes the judges’ jaws drop
After months of decoding clues, fans of “The Masked Singer” finally know the identities of the final four contestants. The singing competition aired its Season 13 finale on May 7 and unmasked four celebrities in a jam-packed episode. In the end, only one could take home the golden mask trophy, and the contestant known as Pearl stood…
Zara Noor Abbas shares mother’s pain amid War fears, blames India for crisis
Pakistani Actress Zara Noor Abbas Expresses Emotional Message Amid Rising Regional Tensions Her entire family, including her mother’s husband, children, and home, is waiting for her safe return. Zara expresses fear and uncertainty about her mother’s safety and her ability to see her family. Pakistani actress Zara Noor Abbas has shared a deeply emotional message…
Operation Sindoor: What we know about India’s strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Explosions were heard in several places in Pakistan on Wednesday as India said it had attacked “terrorist infrastructure” at nine sites and Pakistan vowed to respond to the attacks.…
China auto parts makers triple in Thailand on EV battery rush
RAYONG, Thailand — Chinese auto parts manufacturers in Thailand have grown threefold with the arrival of BYD and other car companies, turning the Southeast Asian nation into a base that could be used to supply other Asian markets. In Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), located about two hours by car from Bangkok, new factories are going up…
New pope’s social media posts offer some insight into his politics
In this day and age, even the holy leave a social media trail. The new pope’s online footprint was quickly dissected on Thursday just minutes after he elected the next head of the Catholic church, sparking a mixed reaction from some on the right. Before becoming Pope Leo XVI, Cardinal Robert Prevost occasionally posted on…