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Three Indian sailors killed in US strike near Oman, as US and Iran exchange firepublished at 09:53 BST09:53 BST Image source, ReutersImage caption, Ships and tankers remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, OmanThree Indian sailors were killed after a US strike on the Palau-flagged Settebello, New Delhi’s Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has announced, describing it as “deeply unfortunate”. On Wednesday, US Central Command said it had disabled the oil tanker, accusing it of violating the ongoing blockade of the shipping channel the Strait of Hormuz.India’s government had initially said three Indian sailors were missing…

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Home » TOURISM NEWS » Thailand Joins Malaysia, China, India, Russia and Singapore in Powering Southeast Asia Tourism Growth as International Arrivals Rise, Visitor Spending Climbs and Travel Demand Defies Global Cost Pressures Published on June 11, 2026 Image generated with AiThailand reinforced its position as one of Asia’s most resilient tourism destinations after welcoming 2.35 million international visitors in May 2026, reflecting sustained momentum across the regional travel economy despite ongoing concerns over airfare inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. The latest government figures show that Thailand tourism growth, international tourist arrivals, and Southeast Asia travel demand continue to outperform expectations,…

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Indonesian service members, from left, Edi Sudarko, Budhi Hariyanto Widhi Cahyono, Nandala Dwi Prasetya and Sami Lakka who are accused of carrying an acid attack to human right activist Andrie Yunus, stand in attention during their sentencing hearing at a military court in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.Tatan Syuflana/AP Photo/Tatan SyuflanaA military police person, left, escorts Indonesian service members, from left, Sami Lakka, Nandala Dwi Prasetya, Budhi Hariyanto Widhi Cahyono, and Edi Sudarko who are accused of carrying an acid attack to human right activist Andrie Yunus, on their arrival during their sentencing hearing at a military court in…

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Hong Kong-based private equity firm JY Group has exchanged contracts to acquire a 50 per cent interest in Westfield Marion, Adelaide’s only super regional shopping centre, for $670 million, in one of Australia’s largest retail property transactions of the past year.The acquisition has boosted JY Group’s total assets under management to $4.9 billion with the property expanding its commercial property footprint into South Australia for the first time.JY Group, which currently has assets in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and WA, has become a major player in the sector since it was established by investment advisory veteran Kai Zhan in 2019.The Westfield Marion…

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A new study by researchers at Ohio State University and the University of Georgia suggests that combining pressure-assisted thermal processing (PATP) with cationic (i.e., having a net positive electrical charge) antimicrobial compounds may significantly improve the inactivation of Clostridium botulinum in low-acid foods. The findings were published in Food Control.The Need for Alternatives to Conventional Heat TreatmentConventional thermal sterilization requires exposure at temperatures greater than or equal to 121 °C to inactivate bacterial spores and ensure food safety. This severe, prolonged heat can degrade food quality, diminish nutritional value, and impair sensory attributes. Due to these limitations, industry is exploring alternative treatments…

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China Business Law Journal is seeking nominations from senior business managers, in-house counsel, lawyers and other legal professionals to identify the elite private practice lawyers in Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, and lawyers elsewhere engaged in China-related works. The final results, to be published across our website, journals and social media, will provide valuable business intelligence to law firm clients and referral partners in China and around the world. Please CLICK the following button to make your nominations. Nominate now The A-List lineup will include three categories: Visionaries, Growth Drivers, and Rising Stars. We are seeking nominations from: In-house counsel…

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Meta Platforms and Reliance Industries announced on Wednesday a deal for Reliance to build and lease Meta’s first AI-enabled data centre in India, a 168-megawatt facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat, extending a partnership that began with a $5.7 billion investment in Jio Platforms six years ago.Under the agreement, Reliance will deliver the facility within two years, with an option to scale capacity. Mark Zuckerberg, founder and chief executive of Meta, said the Jamnagar site would “help us scale our AI infrastructure globally while deepening our long-term investment in India’s economy.” Financial terms were not disclosed.The data centre will be powered by…

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