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US carries out new strikes on southern Iran
US carries out new strikes on southern Iran
Thursday 28 May 2026 10:09 AM
TEHRAN: The United States carried out new strikes on southern Iran today (May 28), after President Donald Trump threatened to “finish the job” if Tehran did not agree to a peace deal.
Russian call for diplomats to leave Kyiv draws Western backlash
Russian call for diplomats to leave Kyiv draws Western backlash
Wednesday 27 May 2026 10:38 AM
MOSCOW: Russia’s call for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv over the threat of fresh strikes drew a sharp backlash from Western countries yesterday (May 26), some of whom accused Moscow of escalating the more than four-year war.
Singapore, Thai warships dock in Phuket
Singapore, Thai warships dock in Phuket
Monday 25 May 2026 11:07 AM
PHUKET: Three warships taking part in the annual Singapore-Thailand joint naval exercise SINGSIAM 2026 have arrived in Phuket waters during operations in the Andaman Sea.
Myanmar military claims recapture of Thai border town
Myanmar military claims recapture of Thai border town
Wednesday 20 May 2026 02:31 PM
YANGON: Myanmar’s military claimed today (May 20) to have recaptured a town on the Thai border, expanding the frontier trade crossings it claims to control in the grinding civil war.
Putin to visit China days after Trump trip
Putin to visit China days after Trump trip
Monday 18 May 2026 11:30 AM
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China tomorrow (May 19) for a two-day visit, hot on the heels of US President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
Xi warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing summit
Xi warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing summit
Friday 15 May 2026 11:00 AM
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into “conflict”, a stark opening salvo as they met in Beijing yesterday (May 14) at a superpower summit.
Trump brushes aside Taiwan concerns ahead of Xi meet
Trump brushes aside Taiwan concerns ahead of Xi meet
Tuesday 12 May 2026 11:27 AM
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said yesterday (May 10) he was ready to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan during his visit this week to Beijing, as he suggested his personal chemistry with counterpart Xi Jinping would prevent a Chinese invasion of the island.
Red or black: Thai men tempt fate at military draft draw
Red or black: Thai men tempt fate at military draft draw
Sunday 12 April 2026 11:30 AM
BANGKOK: Nearly 70 young Thai men sat on flimsy plastic chairs, faces tense as they waited to draw their fate from a jar - an annual ritual deciding whether they will serve in the military.
Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president
Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president
Saturday 11 April 2026 08:30 AM
NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as president yesterday (Apr 10), continuing his rule from a civilian post five years after snatching power in a military coup.
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter
Friday 10 April 2026 10:53 AM
MOSCOW: Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for the Orthodox Easter holidays, the warring countries’ leaders said yesterday (Apr 9), announcing a rare 32-hour halt in fighting.
US-Iran truce shows cracks as war flares in Lebanon
US-Iran truce shows cracks as war flares in Lebanon
Thursday 9 April 2026 11:04 AM
TEHRAN: The fragile truce between Iran and the United States showed signs of unravelling today (Apr 9), with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel pummelled Lebanon.
37 draw ‘red cards’ as conscription continues in Phuket
37 draw ‘red cards’ as conscription continues in Phuket
Tuesday 7 April 2026 03:36 PM
PHUKET: Military conscription in Phuket is continuing this week, with 37 men selected for mandatory service during recent selection rounds in Mueang Phuket District, officials have confirmed.
Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning
Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning
Monday 6 April 2026 01:21 PM
TEHRAN: Iran launched fresh attacks across the Middle East today (Apr 6) and threatened “devastating” retaliation, after US President Donald Trump’s expletive-laced warning that Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel under fire from Iran missiles as Trump issues new warning
Israel under fire from Iran missiles as Trump issues new warning
Friday 3 April 2026 01:27 PM
JERUSALEM: Israel said today (Apr 3) it was under attack from a new barrage of Iranian missiles, as President Donald Trump warned the United States had yet to begin “destroying what’s left” with more of the Islamic republic’s infrastructure in his sights.
Australia PM says Iran war objectives met, ‘not clear’ what more to achieve
Australia PM says Iran war objectives met, ‘not clear’ what more to achieve
Thursday 2 April 2026 12:57 PM
SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said today (Apr 2) the original aims of the war in Iran had been met and it was not clear what more remained to be achieved.
Iran defiant as Trump threatens to destroy oil island
Iran defiant as Trump threatens to destroy oil island
Tuesday 31 March 2026 09:14 AM
TEHRAN: Iran fired new missiles early today (Mar 31) as it vowed defiance against US President Donald Trump, who threatened to destroy the country’s oil export hub of Kharg Island along with power and desalination plants unless Tehran quickly accepts a deal to end the war.
Iran says ‘no negotiations’ as US warns to accept 15-point deal
Iran says ‘no negotiations’ as US warns to accept 15-point deal
Thursday 26 March 2026 10:14 AM
TEHRAN: US President Donald Trump is ready to “unleash hell” if Iran does not accept a deal to end the nearly four-week Middle East war, the White House warned yesterday (Mar 25), but a defiant Tehran said it did not intend to negotiate.
Senate panel backs scrapping Cambodia pact
Senate panel backs scrapping Cambodia pact
Wednesday 25 March 2026 11:24 AM
BANGKOK: A Senate committee has recommended scrapping the 2000 memorandum of understanding with Cambodia on border demarcation, citing six key concerns.
Trump announces ‘very good’ Iran talks denied by Tehran
Trump announces ‘very good’ Iran talks denied by Tehran
Tuesday 24 March 2026 11:55 AM
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump hailed “very good” talks with an unidentified Iranian official yesterday (Mar 23) after abruptly shelving plans for fresh attacks, even as Washington’s ally Israel vowed to keep up strikes on the Islamic republic.
Senate panel to vote on axeing Cambodia MoU
Senate panel to vote on axeing Cambodia MoU
Monday 23 March 2026 11:30 AM
BANGKOK: A special Senate committee will vote tomorrow (Mar 24) on whether to recommend revoking Thailand-Cambodia MoU 43, a memorandum of understanding that governs land boundary demarcation, after previously backing the cancellation of MoU 44 on maritime and offshore areas.

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