Bangkok commuters are set to benefit from a common fare of no more than 45 baht per trip on all electric train lines from Jan 1, 2027, under a government measure aimed at easing the cost of living.

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India to impose controversial fee for UPI instant payments: Who benefits?

Al Jazeera

WorldSep 17, 2026 · 1 min

India to impose controversial fee for UPI instant payments: Who benefits?

It's the end of an era for India's popular instant digital payments system, which has been free of charge until now.

Al Jazeera

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Drowning in Budlaan: Mother recalls final moments with 9-year-old

Philippine Daily Inquirer

WorldSep 17, 2026 · 1 min

Drowning in Budlaan: Mother recalls final moments with 9-year-old

Rosalie Repaja still remembers telling her nine-year-old son to leave the creekside and eat with her shortly before he was swept away by strong currents in a flooded creek in Barangay Budlaan, Cebu City, on Tuesday, September 15.... Keep…

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Ninth woman found dead in South Africa killing spree

The Punch

WorldSep 17, 2026 · 1 min

Ninth woman found dead in South Africa killing spree

South African police have recovered the ninth body of a woman east of Johannesburg in two months, amid a string of murders stoking public anxiety. Read More: https://punchng.com/ninth-woman-found-dead-in-south-africa-killing-spree/

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Russia and Ukraine Exchange Bodies of 275 Fallen Soldiers

The Moscow Times

WorldSep 17, 2026 · 1 min

Russia and Ukraine Exchange Bodies of 275 Fallen Soldiers

Russia handed over 252 bodies to Ukrainian authorities, while Ukraine returned 23 bodies.

The Moscow Times

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Indonesian Navy prepares 310 personnel for first aircraft carrier

Antara News

WorldSep 17, 2026 · 1 min

Indonesian Navy prepares 310 personnel for first aircraft carrier

The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) is training 310 personnel to crew KRI Sriwijaya, the country’s first aircraft ...

Antara News

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Deutsche Welle

WorldSep 17, 2026 · 1 min

King Charles, Earl Spencer clash over Diana death once again

Buckingham Palace has rejected criticisms of King Charles III in a new book from the brother of his late wife Princess Diana. Earl Charles Spencer has been a fierce critic of his former brother-in-law for decades.

Deutsche Welle

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Australian family turned 120-acre farm into thriving native habitat

Times of India

WorldSep 17, 2026 · 1 min

Australian family turned 120-acre farm into thriving native habitat

Discover the enchanting Bower Estate, a hidden gem located in Queensland's hinterland, perfect for a forest wedding. Here, couples can tie the knot enveloped by the stunning natural landscape, with the added benefit of supporting crucial…

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