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Two teenage girls ‘raped on British beach’ as man in his 30s is arrested and police launch hunt for second suspect
Read more: Two teenage girls ‘raped on British beach’ as man in his 30s is arrested and police launch hunt for second suspectNorfolk Police were called to South Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth, on May 16 following reports that two girls had been raped.
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Ex-police officer jailed for running county lines drug ring which saw thousands of pounds worth of cocaine sent from Manchester to rural Devon
Read more: Ex-police officer jailed for running county lines drug ring which saw thousands of pounds worth of cocaine sent from Manchester to rural DevonA former police officer was jailed today for setting up a county lines drug supply network from his old force area to a quiet Devon town.
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Ford CEO discusses auto industry affordability amid rising gas prices and economic uncertainty
Read more: Ford CEO discusses auto industry affordability amid rising gas prices and economic uncertaintyThe average cost of a new car is about 30% more expensive than 2019, data shows. Ford CEO Jim Farley spoke with “CBS Saturday Morning” about how the car company is tackling affordability amid economic uncertainty and rising gas prices.
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Spirit Airlines shuts down after failing to secure government bailout
Read more: Spirit Airlines shuts down after failing to secure government bailoutSpirit Airlines announced early Saturday morning that it would immediately cease operations after failing to secure a last-minute government bailout.
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Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘not satisfied’ with Tehran offer and now says ‘maybe we’re better off not making a deal’
Read more: Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘not satisfied’ with Tehran offer and now says ‘maybe we’re better off not making a deal’President said that hostilities with Iran ‘have terminated’ in a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson
Asia
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China wants to work with Canada to ‘eliminate interference’
Read more: China wants to work with Canada to ‘eliminate interference’China’s foreign minister Wang Yi, who met a slew of Western leaders during the Munich Security Conference, has been eager to paint Beijing as a more stable partner compared to the increasingly unpredictable United States.
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SpaceX’s Starlink gets nod for satellite internet in Vietnam
Read more: SpaceX’s Starlink gets nod for satellite internet in VietnamThe approval comes ahead of an expected visit next week by Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam, to the United States to attend the first meeting of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace initiative on global conflicts.
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Singapore, China leaders hail growing ties, sign 27 agreements at annual apex meeting to deepen cooperation
Read more: Singapore, China leaders hail growing ties, sign 27 agreements at annual apex meeting to deepen cooperationThe agreements were signed at the 21st Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) meeting in Chongqing, which was co-chaired by Singapore DPM Gan Kim Yong and Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang.
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Thailand declares curfew along coast as border clashes with Cambodia enter second week
Read more: Thailand declares curfew along coast as border clashes with Cambodia enter second weekThailand’s curfew covers five districts of Trat province that neighbour Koh Kong. Residents are prohibited from leaving their homes between 7pm and 5am.
Thailand
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AIS, True report healthy profits based on 5G growth
Read more: AIS, True report healthy profits based on 5G growthAdvanced Info Service (AIS) and True Corporation posted strong net profits in the first quarter this year.
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GSB loan scheme to cover school expenses
Read more: GSB loan scheme to cover school expensesGovernment Savings Bank (GSB) is providing 1 billion baht via a short-term unsecured loan programme to assist parents with back-to-school expenses as living costs continue to rise.
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Fuel-related crime rampant in upper South
Read more: Fuel-related crime rampant in upper SouthThai authorities have uncovered extensive irregularities in fuel transport and storage following nationwide investigations aimed at preventing a fuel shortage linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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Reduced hours at petrol stations ‘may not be needed’
Read more: Reduced hours at petrol stations ‘may not be needed’The operating hours of petrol stations in Thailand might not have to be reduced on Monday as planned earlier, if fuel supplies remain adequate, according to Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.
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PM monitors Middle East tensions, pledges Khon La Khrueng rollout
Read more: PM monitors Middle East tensions, pledges Khon La Khrueng rolloutPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reiterated on Wednesday that the government is closely monitoring the tense situation in the Middle East while stressing the need for prudent energy management to ensure stability, despite Thailand facing no immediate fuel shortages.
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China wants to work with Canada to ‘eliminate interference’
Read more: China wants to work with Canada to ‘eliminate interference’China’s foreign minister Wang Yi, who met a slew of Western leaders during the Munich Security Conference, has been eager to paint Beijing as a more stable partner compared to the increasingly unpredictable United States.
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SpaceX’s Starlink gets nod for satellite internet in Vietnam
Read more: SpaceX’s Starlink gets nod for satellite internet in VietnamThe approval comes ahead of an expected visit next week by Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam, to the United States to attend the first meeting of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace initiative on global conflicts.
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Traditional “Luk Noo” rocket race kicks off in Pathum Thani
Read more: Traditional “Luk Noo” rocket race kicks off in Pathum ThaniThe first round of the traditional Mon “Luk Noo” (little rat) rocket-firing contest was held on Sunday at Hatthasan Kaset temple in Khlong Luang district of Pathum Thani province, attracting local participants alongside Thai and international spectators. Handcrafted rockets were launched along a wire to strike a model castle, showcasing skills passed down through generations…
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Songkran traffic accidents took 191 lives, most in Bangkok
Read more: Songkran traffic accidents took 191 lives, most in BangkokAlthough the government has campaigned for road safety during the Songkran festival holiday, traffic accidents from April 10 to 14 have claimed 191 lives, with Bangkok recording the most fatalities.
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Thai Songkran hailed as world’s liveliest festival: govt
Read more: Thai Songkran hailed as world’s liveliest festival: govtThailand’s Songkran festival has been named the world’s liveliest festival, according to the government.