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RFK Jr is ‘checked out’ and scrolls his phone despite global health emergencies, workers say
Read more: RFK Jr is ‘checked out’ and scrolls his phone despite global health emergencies, workers sayThe health secretary is reportedly aloof despite global health crises such as Ebola while there are key vacancies at the nation’s public health agencies
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Stabbing attack inside NYC’s Penn Station night before Trump’s Madison Square Garden visit injures 6
Read more: Stabbing attack inside NYC’s Penn Station night before Trump’s Madison Square Garden visit injures 6Security precautions in the area were already heightened ahead of Kicks-Spurs NBA Finals match-up at nearby Madison Square Garden
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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
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One in three employers set to make staff redundancies by early 2027, new survey finds
Read more: One in three employers set to make staff redundancies by early 2027, new survey findsNew research has found a third of employers are planning redundancies by the start of 2027
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Minister admits police anti-racism guidance is ‘wrong’ amid Henry Nowak case fury… as chiefs launch review into ‘legitimate concerns’
Read more: Minister admits police anti-racism guidance is ‘wrong’ amid Henry Nowak case fury… as chiefs launch review into ‘legitimate concerns’The guidance is at the heart of controversy after footage emerged of Henry Nowak being handcuffed and his pleas for help ignored as he bled to death on the floor.
Asia
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Malaysian delivery riders among 35 arrested for harassing Singapore borrowers in cross-border loan sharking crackdown
Read more: Malaysian delivery riders among 35 arrested for harassing Singapore borrowers in cross-border loan sharking crackdownThe enforcement follows a New Straits Times report earlier this month about gig workers in Malaysia being recruited online to carry out deliveries in Singapore as part of intimidation tactics by loan sharks.
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Malaysia’s visa-exemption policy being exploited by global scam rings, says police chief after US$14.7m raids
Read more: Malaysia’s visa-exemption policy being exploited by global scam rings, says police chief after US$14.7m raidsMalaysian police are working closely with the Immigration Department and other enforcement agencies to monitor the entry of foreigners and tourists, says Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail.
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‘On the verge of closing down’: India’s aviation industry under strain as fuel costs surge
Read more: ‘On the verge of closing down’: India’s aviation industry under strain as fuel costs surgeThe Federation of Indian Airlines has sought government support, warning of flight suspensions if the sector does not receive fuel tax relief.
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Thai ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison next month
Read more: Thai ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison next monthFormer Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s age and the fact that he had less than a year left to serve justified his early release, said Thailand’s corrections department.
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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Thai Airways told to add flights to secondary airports
Read more: Thai Airways told to add flights to secondary airportsThe Transport Ministry wants Thai Airways International to increase domestic flights and open new international routes to secondary domestic destinations popular with foreign tourists.
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Blue regime debate ignites
Read more: Blue regime debate ignitesThe political landscape has proceeded to a new phase of debate following accusations by opposition leaders that the country is now operating under what they describe as the “blue regime”.
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Chiang Mai a top spot for digital nomads: Forbes
Read more: Chiang Mai a top spot for digital nomads: ForbesChiang Mai has once again gained international recognition after Forbes magazine named it one of the world’s eight leading destinations for digital nomads and creators in 2026.
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Malaysian delivery riders among 35 arrested for harassing Singapore borrowers in cross-border loan sharking crackdown
Read more: Malaysian delivery riders among 35 arrested for harassing Singapore borrowers in cross-border loan sharking crackdownThe enforcement follows a New Straits Times report earlier this month about gig workers in Malaysia being recruited online to carry out deliveries in Singapore as part of intimidation tactics by loan sharks.
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Malaysia’s visa-exemption policy being exploited by global scam rings, says police chief after US$14.7m raids
Read more: Malaysia’s visa-exemption policy being exploited by global scam rings, says police chief after US$14.7m raidsMalaysian police are working closely with the Immigration Department and other enforcement agencies to monitor the entry of foreigners and tourists, says Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail.
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Chinese-run illegal e-waste plant raided
Read more: Chinese-run illegal e-waste plant raidedThai authorities have raided an unlicensed factory reportedly operated by Chinese nationals that was secretly sorting and processing electronic waste in the heart of Samut Sakhon province.
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Four more people freed from cave in Laos
Read more: Four more people freed from cave in LaosFour more people who were trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for 10 days were brought out to safety on Saturday afternoon, Thai rescuers said.
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‘Thais Help Thais’ deadline a success
Read more: ‘Thais Help Thais’ deadline a successMore than 26 million people and over one million businesses had registered for Thailand’s “Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40” co-payment scheme ahead of Friday’s registration deadline.