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Death toll from Bangkok pub fire rises to 41

Two more people have succumbed to injuries suffered in a fire at a Bangkok beer hall last month, bringing the death toll to 41, authorities said on Tuesday.

OpenAI introduces ‘ChatGPT for Teens’

OpenAI has introduced a new version of its flagship ChatGPT chatbot designed exclusively for teenagers, with stronger safeguards and monitoring, after facing criticism and legal complaints that it drove some users to suicide.

Israeli businesses on Phuket in crosshairs

PHUKET - Provincial authorities say they are investigating complaints that some businesses operated by Israelis on this tourist island are refusing services to Thai customers.

Pakistani court orders ex-PM Khan moved from jail to hospital

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered on Tuesday that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan be moved to hospital for medical checks, after a petition by his lawyers over claims of poor health.

Russia rebukes Japanese envoy in disputed islands row

MOSCOW - Russia on Tuesday rebuked Japan’s ambassador to Moscow over the disputed Kuril islands, which President Vladimir Putin visited for the first time last week.

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