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New tartan celebrates Scotland and United States’ ‘enduring connection’ ahead of World Cup
Read more: New tartan celebrates Scotland and United States’ ‘enduring connection’ ahead of World CupA new tartan has been unveiled to commemorate Scotland’s enduring relationship with the United States, ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary and its co-hosting of the upcoming World Cup.
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Obesity and older mums mean one in four births in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean
Read more: Obesity and older mums mean one in four births in England are now delivered by emergency caesareanOne in four babies are now delivered in emergency operations, with experts suggesting the rise in older mothers, obesity and high profile maternity scandals being to blame.
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Coast Guard divers search Bahamas for Lynette Hooker after American went missing two months ago: reports
Read more: Coast Guard divers search Bahamas for Lynette Hooker after American went missing two months ago: reportsLynette Hooker went missing on April 4, with her husband telling police she went overboard while in a dinghy
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National Guard deployment has had ‘no measurable effect on violent crime’ in DC – despite Trump’s claims
Read more: National Guard deployment has had ‘no measurable effect on violent crime’ in DC – despite Trump’s claimsPresident Trump has frequently credited the National Guard operation with ‘solving’ crime in Washington, even though the evidence is far more nuanced
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London Tube strikes live: Commuters face travel misery as second major walkout in a week begins
Read more: London Tube strikes live: Commuters face travel misery as second major walkout in a week beginsThe strikes are in response to issues including a new four-day week
Asia
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Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds
Read more: Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts fundsThe Taipei protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups, who waved flags and shouted slogans in support of defence spending.
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Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
Read more: Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic rowA meeting between Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa and a senior Chinese official would have marked the highest-level engagement since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi triggered the row by saying a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a response from Tokyo.
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Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low seeks Trump pardon for 1MDB case: Reports
Read more: Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low seeks Trump pardon for 1MDB case: ReportsThe request was filed in recent weeks, said a Wall Street Journal report, citing people familiar with the matter, and if granted would remove United States criminal charges against him.
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Seoul court extends ex-minister’s term in martial law case
Read more: Seoul court extends ex-minister’s term in martial law caseSouth Korea’s appeals court extended former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min’s penalty to nine years in prison on charges including carrying out key insurrection-related duties, perjury and abuse of power.
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Three people detained over fatal shooting of Singapore-based victim outside Johor entertainment centre
Read more: Three people detained over fatal shooting of Singapore-based victim outside Johor entertainment centreTwo Malaysian men and a woman are assisting with the probe into the shooting of a 27-year-old man outside an entertainment centre in Skudai on May 9.
Thailand
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THAI to resume direct Amsterdam flights
Read more: THAI to resume direct Amsterdam flightsThai Airways International (THAI) has confirmed it will resume direct Bangkok-Amsterdam flights from July 1, expanding its international network as the carrier works to strengthen links between Thailand and Europe.
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One-fourth of voters still undecided on Bangkok governor choice
Read more: One-fourth of voters still undecided on Bangkok governor choiceAlmost 30% of voters in the capital have not settled on their choice for a new Bangkok governor, a KPI poll said on Friday, as the group could threaten favourite Chadchart Sittipunt, despite his lead in the contest.
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Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic duty
Read more: Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic dutyThe school curriculum in Thailand will be revised to focus more on the Thai language, civic education and Thai history, with increased mother-tongue support for Thai students in international schools as well.
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High-risk nationals in focus
Read more: High-risk nationals in focusAuthorities are intensifying efforts to address foreign-linked crime networks amid growing concerns that transnational criminal activity could threaten national security and public safety.
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Authorities speed up work to help victims of scams
Read more: Authorities speed up work to help victims of scamsThe Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) said agencies are accelerating preparations for a new compensation mechanism for victims of online scams, with a ministerial regulation due to take effect on Aug 12.
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Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds
Read more: Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts fundsThe Taipei protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups, who waved flags and shouted slogans in support of defence spending.
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Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
Read more: Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic rowA meeting between Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa and a senior Chinese official would have marked the highest-level engagement since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi triggered the row by saying a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a response from Tokyo.
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Ranger killed in siege to arrest southern insurgent suspects
Read more: Ranger killed in siege to arrest southern insurgent suspectsNARATHIWAT — A paramilitary ranger was killed when security officials laid siege to a house to arrest suspected southern insurgents in Chanae district of this southern border province on Monday, and the hunt continued for hours from early morning.
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Enthusiastic start for co-payment scheme
Read more: Enthusiastic start for co-payment schemeThe government’s consumer subsidy scheme, “Thais Help Thais Plus”, launched smoothly on Monday with buyers and merchants responding favourably, according to the finance minister.
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Iran says does not trust US as Trump toughens terms
Read more: Iran says does not trust US as Trump toughens termsTEHRAN – Iran’s chief negotiator warned on Sunday the United States was not to be trusted, saying Tehran would not agree to any deal with Washington unless it fully secured Iranian rights.