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The alarming mental decline of Donald J. Trump -- watch this space
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Report The Cemetery of living men
When the planetary pop soars past 8 billion, it should not be surprising to see less and less concern with the plight of the average earthling. Like those experiments with rats in a confined space. I've lived outside my country of birth over half my life. None of the places I've studied or worked at allowed me to freely cross their border, take up residence and go on the dole, as the nutty Euros and Gringos have done in the new Millennium. Yes, criminal "oil wars" are largely to blame, particularly when floods of Syrians, Afghanis and Venezuelans head across borders - but consider that to get to the Rio Grande or a luxury liner sailing across the Mediterranean (switch off sarcasm) you pay $5,000 > $15,000 per head. So much for the "starving waif" image. Many of the single military-age men waltzing into the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany were wearing expensive clothes and carrying iPhones. Countries enforcing border control (China ... Hungary ... Russia) look at this phenomenon as absolute insanity. -
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Report Thai Hospitals in Hot Water Over Fake Health Certificates
I've been here 20 years now, they've been doing this since the day I got here, and I'm positive long before. My fake health certificate was to get clearance to become a scuba instructor. It was a joke. I laid down on a table, the doctor pushed on my belly as if looking for appendicitis, and 150 baht later I got my health clearance. I believe they're just making noise, "rattling sabres," will make some checks for show, then business will return to issuing 150 baht health certificates. -
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UK UK backs down in Apple privacy row, US says
In a major U-turn, the UK shelves its demand to access Apple users' data globally! The US director of national intelligence has revealed that the UK has withdrawn its controversial request for a "back door" to access encrypted data of Apple users worldwide. This abrupt reversal followed concerns that the move could infringe on the civil liberties of American citizens. Tulsi Gabbard stated that the UK agreed to drop its demand, which would have compromised the security of encrypted data, provoking outrage among privacy advocates. Despite this development, Apple has not received any official communication from the UK or US governments. A spokesperson from the UK government avoided discussing operational specifics but highlighted ongoing security collaborations with the US to tackle threats such as terrorism and child exploitation facilitated by advancing technology. Last December, the UK had formally demanded Apple to allow access to encrypted data globally, a requirement that clashed with Apple's commitment to user privacy. Apple cannot access customer data when users activate Advanced Data Protection (ADP). Firm in its stance, Apple declared, "We have never built a backdoor or master key to any of our products or services, and we never will." In defiance, Apple withdrew ADP from the UK and initiated a legal challenge, scheduled for hearing in 2026. The continuation of this tribunal remains uncertain, leaving many questions unanswered. Due to the secrecy surrounding the government order, it is unknown if other tech firms received similar demands. WhatsApp has confirmed that it hasn't been approached. The news has incited cautious optimism among privacy campaigners who decried the UK’s initial demand. Sam Grant from the civil rights group Liberty called the potential backdoor "reckless," warning it endangered both personal and national security, particularly putting politicians and minority groups at risk. Jim Killock, executive director of the Open Rights Group, expressed worries about the UK's enduring powers to attack encryption, which remain a significant threat to user security. The existing US-UK Data Access Agreement allows data sharing for law enforcement purposes but highlights the delicate balance between security and privacy. The privacy community continues to watch closely, wary of any future attempts to infringe on encrypted communication services. Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-08-19 -
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Crime Fury Erupts After Foreigners Brutally Assault Local in Patong
they (arabs?) look very agressive, thais need at least be around 3:1 , so 10-12 are needed to handle them.
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