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Ecuador arrests three Thais for iguana trafficking
Ecuador arrests three Thais for iguana trafficking
Thursday 21 May 2026 09:39 AM
QUITO: Ecuadoran police have arrested three Thai nationals suspected of illegally trafficking 12 rare iguanas, the energy and environment ministry said yesterday (May 20).
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.
Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US attacks
Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US attacks
Tuesday 19 May 2026 11:36 AM
HAVANA: Cuba’s leader warned yesterday (May 18) of a “bloodbath” in the event of an American attack, while the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba’s main intelligence agency and top leaders as tensions spiked between the arch-foes.
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.
What if we killed all mosquitoes?
What if we killed all mosquitoes?
Sunday 17 May 2026 03:00 PM
PARIS: The deadliest animals are not lions, spiders or snakes, but the tiny mosquitoes that suck our blood, make us itchy and infect us with disease.
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.
US Senate backs Trump on Iran war despite deadline lapse
US Senate backs Trump on Iran war despite deadline lapse
Thursday 14 May 2026 12:13 PM
WASHINGTON: US senators narrowly rejected a resolution curbing President Donald Trump’s power to wage war on Iran yesterday (May 13) - their first vote on the conflict since a 60-day deadline expired for the White House to seek formal authorisation.
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.
Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks
Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks
Monday 11 May 2026 01:29 PM
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump branded Iran’s terms for ending the Middle East war “totally unacceptable”, raising the possibility of fresh conflict and sending oil prices sharply higher in early Asia trade today (May 11).
What does China want out of Trump’s visit?
What does China want out of Trump’s visit?
Sunday 10 May 2026 03:00 PM
BEIJING: US President Donald Trump is due to visit China on May 14-15, where he is expected to meet leader Xi Jinping, after delaying an earlier summit because of the Iran war.
100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century
100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century
Friday 8 May 2026 01:00 PM
LONDON: Sir David Attenborough, a leading voice on climate change and biodiversity loss whose landmark documentaries transformed popular understanding of the natural world for a global audience, marks his 100th birthday today (May 8).
Thai and Cambodian leaders to meet at ASEAN summit
Thai and Cambodian leaders to meet at ASEAN summit
Thursday 7 May 2026 03:57 PM
CEBU: The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia ‌are preparing to meet in the Philippines for rare talks following deadly fighting between the neighbours last year, as a ceasefire holds but with no formal resolution in sight.
Experimental cafe run by AI opens in Stockholm
Experimental cafe run by AI opens in Stockholm
Saturday 2 May 2026 03:00 PM
STOCKHOLM: The avocado toasts and baristas making foamy lattes make it look like any other cafe, except at this one, located in a Stockholm residential neighbourhood, artificial intelligence (AI) is running the place.
Myanmar mass prison sentence cut trims Suu Kyi’s sentence
Myanmar mass prison sentence cut trims Suu Kyi’s sentence
Friday 1 May 2026 11:30 AM
YANGON: Myanmar’s coup-chief turned president cut all prisoners’ sentences by one-sixth yesterday (Apr 30), a blanket measure a source close to deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi said would further shorten her detention.
Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US
Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US
Wednesday 29 April 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has expressed frustration with the United States, saying the country has received no offers of help from Washington with the wide-ranging economic damage from the American-Israeli war against Iran.
Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets
Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets
Tuesday 28 April 2026 11:13 AM
SYDNEY: Australia unveiled draft laws today (Apr 28) that would tax tech giants Meta, Google and TikTok unless they voluntarily strike deals to pay local outlets for news.
Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled
Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled
Monday 27 April 2026 12:55 PM
MOSCOW: Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Russia today (Apr 27) as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, following a flurry of regional diplomacy and the collapse of planned talks in Pakistan.
China’s foreign minister to tour Southeast Asia
China’s foreign minister to tour Southeast Asia
Wednesday 22 April 2026 11:30 AM
BEIJING: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will embark on a three-country visit to Southeast Asia this week, seeking to strengthen ties in the face of “risks”, Beijing said yesterday (Apr 21).
Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north
Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north
Tuesday 21 April 2026 09:02 AM
TOKYO: Japan issued a special advisory yesterday (Apr 20) warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country’s north and prompted a tsunami warning.
New US visa rules draw opposition
New US visa rules draw opposition
Tuesday 21 April 2026 08:41 AM
BANGKOK: The United States Embassy in Thailand announced new visa application rules yesterday (Apr 20) requiring applicants to make their social media pages public for review of online activity.

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