Thailand recently deported 40 Uyghurs to China, mirroring a similar situation in 2015 when 109 Uyghurs were also sent back. The move has drawn criticism from the U.S. and other countries, who offered to take in the refugees. The Thai government cited adherence to international law and trust in China’s treatment of the Uyghurs. Despite political differences, the parallels between the two incidents are striking, highlighting Thailand’s shifting alliances between the U.S. and China.
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Heavy snow strands drivers and hikers as chill sets in
Heavy snowfall in Victoria, with 63cm recorded at Mt Hotham, stranded over a dozen drivers and passengers overnight until rescue workers intervened. Victoria Police reported 13 rescues, with one individual suffering minor injuries from a vehicle rollover. Meanwhile, snow also blanketed parts of New South Wales, enhancing the ski season's start, particularly in Orange and other elevated areas, with ongoing snow showers expected throughout the weekend and into the coming week, especially in alpine resorts....
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