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The reason why Thailand becames a haven for LGBT couples

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  "It has been a long fight full of tears for us." That is how Ann "Waaddao" Chumaporn describes the years that led to this moment – on Thursday, when same-sex marriage becomes legal in Thailand, and more than a hundred couples will tie the knot in one of Bangkok's biggest shopping malls, in a riot of colour and celebration. People think they know the answer. Thailand is famously open to and accepting of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people. They have long been visible in all walks of life. Thai people are easy-going about pretty much everything. "Mai pen rai" – no big deal – is a national catch-phrase. Buddhist beliefs, followed by more than 90% of Thais, don't forbid LGBT lifestyles. Surely, then, equal marriage was inevitable. The first Pride march in Thailand took place only 25 years ago. Back then it was hard to get approval from the police, and the march was a chaotic, unfocused event. After 2006 only two marches took place until 2022. In ...
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Elon Musk's gesture at Trump rally draws scrutiny

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  Elon Musk's appearance at a Trump rally this afternoon is garnering significant attention online over a one-armed gesture. He made the gesture while thanking supporters for contributing to Trump's victory. Musk thanked the crowd for "making it happen", before placing his right hand over his heart and then thrusting the same arm out into air straight ahead of him. "My heart goes out to you. It is thanks to you that the future of civilisation is assured," he said. Several users on X, the social medial platform he owns, have likened the gesture to a Nazi salute. Musk has since responded, posting on his social media site X: "Frankly, they need better dirty tricks. The 'everyone is Hitler' attack is sooo tired."
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TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge

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  TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would issue an executive order to give the app a reprieve when he takes office on Monday. On Saturday evening, the Chinese-owned app stopped working for American users, after a law banning it on national security grounds came into effect. Trump, who had previously backed a ban of the platform, promised on Sunday to delay implementation of the law and allow more time for a deal to be made. TikTok then said that it was in the process of "restoring service". Soon after, the app started working again and a popup message to its millions of users thanked Trump by name. In a statement, the company thanked the incoming president for "providing the necessary clarity and assurance" and said it would work with Trump "on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States". Posting on Truth Social, a social media platform he owns,  Trump said on Sunday : ...
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Israel says Gaza ceasefire delayed until Hamas provides names of first hostages to be freed

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  Israel's Prime Minister  Benjamin Netanyahu says the Gaza ceasefire will not go ahead  until Hamas provides the names of the first hostages it plans to release In a statement, Hamas says the delay is due to "technical field reasons" According to the ceasefire agreement,  names should be provided at least 24 hours before a planned exchange  - the first swap of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners had been scheduled to take place later today The ceasefire was due to come into effect at 08:30 local time (06:30 GMT) - here's  how it's supposed to work Until Hamas provides the names, and the ceasefire officially begins, the  Israeli military says its operation in Gaza will continue
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Trump launches cryptocurrency

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  US President-elect Donald Trump has launched his own cryptocurrency, which quickly soared in market capitalisation to several billion dollars. His release of the meme coin, $Trump, comes as he prepares to take office on Monday as 47th president of the US. The venture was co-ordinated by CIC Digital LLC - an affiliate of the Trump Organization - which has previously sold Trump-branded shoes and fragrances. Meme coins are used to build popularity for a viral internet trend or movement, but they lack intrinsic value and are extremely volatile investments. By Saturday afternoon, hours after its launch, the market capitalisation for $Trump reached nearly $5.5bn (£4.5bn), according to CoinMarketCap.com. CIC Digital LLC and Fight Fight Fight LLC, a company formed in Delaware earlier this month, own 80% of the tokens. It is unclear how much money Trump might make from the venture. "My NEW Official Trump Meme is HERE! It's time to celebrate everything we stand for: WINNING!" Tru...
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Tiktok ban USA

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  Jan 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he would "most likely" give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from a potential ban after he takes office on Monday, as the app with 170 million American users buzzed with nervous anticipation ahead of a shutdown set for Sunday. "The 90-day extension is something that will be most likely done, because it's appropriate," Trump told NBC in an interview. "If I decide to do that, I'll probably announce it on Monday." The White House dismissed TikTok's Friday comment as a stunt, reiterating on Saturday that it was up to the incoming Trump administration to take action, increasing the likelihood of a shutdown on Sunday. "We see no reason for TikTok or other companies to take actions in the next few days before the Trump administration takes office on Monday," press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement. TikTok did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the...
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