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President Trump said he planned to speak with Iran, even as the US dispatched another warship to the Middle East

President Trump said he planned to speak with Iran, even as the US dispatched another warship to the Middle East and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said the military would be ready to carry out whatever the president decided.



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Thailand Launches Global Tourism Drive With Lisa as Ambassador for ‘Feel All the Feelings’ Campaign
Thailand Forecasts 42.23 Billion-Baht Upswing in Tourism Revenue for Chinese New Year 2026
Thailand Bets on Blackpink’s Lisa to Reinvigorate Chinese Tourist Arrivals
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