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Report Stranded Aussie Pensioner Pleads for Return Home
Good point. Those government services and freedoms and opportunities of life in Australia or Canada can help you to be in a position of a good retirement in Thailand. -
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Expat Health Insurance: Are Pre-Existing Conditions Covered
It is health insurance and like other health insurances increases every year...as the US govt, especially today, looks for ways to save some money, they are looking at these benefits too so they may not last as long. Just within the last few months there was talk of dropping the govt portion of the insurance and possible using a voucher system where depending on yearly health insurance claims, affected the amount one could get. Just like things here change, one needs to be aware of what COULD eventually affect one's own finances. I am always aware and not trying to belittle anyone else. I have contacted several of the international insurers recently about their policies and costs to me if I was to change or if circumstances in the US indicated I needed to change. -
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Hamas Hails Albo's Palestine Stance, Claims Oct 7 Justification
Hamas has praised Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's decision to recognise Palestine as a state, suggesting it vindicates their actions during the October 7 attacks. This move puts Australia in line with nations like the UK and Canada in supporting Palestinian statehood at the UN. Albanese revealed that this recognition, intended to counter Hamas's influence, received assurances from the Palestinian Authority that Hamas would have no role in a future Palestinian state. Despite this, Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a co-founder of Hamas, publicly welcomed Australia’s recognition and urged other Western countries to follow suit. Yousef argued that Australia’s move advances justice for Palestinians and bolsters their legitimate rights. He claimed the October 7 attacks, which he refers to as acts of resistance, helped draw global focus to the Palestinian cause, leading to increased international support and recognition of their statehood. Albanese maintains the decision is opposed by Hamas, who reject the two-state solution. He emphasised that recognition is conditional, requiring a demilitarised state and free elections excluding Hamas. However, Yousef asserts that excluding Hamas from elections would not yield legitimate results, stating that all Palestinian factions should participate. He stressed that free and fair elections are necessary to establish true legitimacy for the Palestinian Authority. A spokesperson for the Australian government reiterated that their actions support a two-state solution and aim to isolate Hamas. The spokesperson also highlighted the need for media responsibility to avoid propagating terrorist narratives. The decision has ignited criticism from Israel and Jewish groups in Australia, who argue it inadvertently legitimises terrorism. Israel’s Ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon, condemned the move, arguing that it undermines Israel’s security and rewards aggression. Maimon further warned that recognising a Palestinian state with Hamas involvement sends a dangerous message that violence achieves political gains. The Executive Council of Australian Jewry mirrored this sentiment, cautioning that such recognition could encourage extremist actions. The crisis surrounding this issue is rooted in the October 7 massacre, where Hamas militants attacked a music festival in Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking hostages. The violence marked the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. Since then, Israel's military response has reportedly resulted in over 61,000 deaths in Gaza, according to local health authorities. Australia officially designated Hamas a terrorist organisation in 2022, complicating the dynamics of their recognition of Palestine. As international attention focuses on these developments, the debate over Palestinian state recognition reflects broader conflicts and challenges in the region. The Australian government's stance may influence other countries' policies and shapes the ongoing discourse on achieving peace and stability. The complexity of these international relations highlights the delicate balance between supporting national sovereignty and addressing security concerns. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Express 2025-08-13 -
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Tourism Tourist Arrivals in Thailand Drop by 5%
That's nice, but it would not be Thailand without those things. Your probably better off just going to Greece if you have the money. I guess anywhere is worth seeing once though. -
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Crime British Man Fined for Cutting Off Pattaya Ambulance
I’m superior to you. You don’t tell me what to do. It’ll take a while to rid this mentality. -
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UK Starmer's Chagos Betrayal: Costs Soar 10x Higher Than Expected!
You might want to read up on the matter. Focus on ICJ Ruling.
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