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Thailand video news | Phuket protests tourists, Palestinian Flag Fight, 10-baht coin sells for millions

In the headlines today, Phuket residents plan a protest over tourist misconduct, then a Palestinian flag triggers a heated exchange between a shop owner and an Israeli couple, over on Koh Pha Ngan more than 100 companies are facing scrutiny over foreign land ownership, in Samut Prakan fires erupt at the site of the Ming … The story Thailand video news | Phuket protests tourists, Palestinian Flag…

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US senator Van Hollen accuses Trump of profiting from war on Iran

US senator Van Hollen accuses Trump of profiting from war on Iran US Senator Chris Van Hollen has accused Donald Trump of profiting from the war on Iran, describing it as "pure corruption".

  • US Senator Chris Van Hollen accuses Trump of profiting from Iran war.
  • Trump's financial portfolio increased while Americans face rising prices.
  • Van Hollen claims Trump, Netanyahu gain financially from illegal war.

·middleeasteye.net

Earthquake-Struck Ryokan Begins Construction of New Location

A long-established inn forced to close by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake two years ago has held a ceremony to mark the start of construction at its new location in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture.

  • Kagaya ryokan begins new location construction after 2021 Noto Peninsula Earthquake damage.
  • New inn to be 300 meters from original site, 8,035 square meters with 33 guest rooms.
  • Kagaya President Watanabe grateful, aims for better ryokan by end of 2028 fiscal year.

·japannews.yomiuri.co.jp

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