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Pete Hegseth says “largest strike package yet” coming today in Iran war
Read more: Pete Hegseth says “largest strike package yet” coming today in Iran warDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. has struck more than 7,000 targets across Iran since the war began.
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Former reality TV star Joseph Duggar accused of molesting 9-year-old girl in Florida
Read more: Former reality TV star Joseph Duggar accused of molesting 9-year-old girl in FloridaThe alleged incident took place in 2020, Florida officials said
Asia
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Bird call contest boosts conservation awareness in Hong Kong’s concrete jungle
Read more: Bird call contest boosts conservation awareness in Hong Kong’s concrete jungleMore than 580 types of birds – about a third of China’s total species – have been recorded in Hong Kong.
Thailand
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Goods controls at border to ramp up
Read more: Goods controls at border to ramp upThe cabinet has approved a draft ministerial regulation designating certain border areas as controlled zones for goods, aimed at strengthening national security and curbing transnational crime.
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QR codes in taxis will enable fare checks, complaints
Read more: QR codes in taxis will enable fare checks, complaintsAll metered taxis in Thailand will be required to display three QR codes that allow passengers to verify driver information, estimate fares, rate services and file complaints, according to the Department of Land Transport.
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The aggressor vs the victim
Read more: The aggressor vs the victimWith the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia showing no sign of letting up, defence officials and security analysts are pointing to a new battlefield that extends far beyond artillery and airstrikes: the war of information.
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Up to 7,000 citizens stranded in Poipet after border about-face
Read more: Up to 7,000 citizens stranded in Poipet after border about-faceThailand says Cambodia is violating international human rights law by preventing up to 7,000 Thai nationals in the Poipet border town from returning home despite a prior commitment to reopen the border.
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Anutin defiant as border war grows
Read more: Anutin defiant as border war growsThailand will continue to defend its sovereignty if Cambodia fails to halt hostilities, says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
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Bird call contest boosts conservation awareness in Hong Kong’s concrete jungle
Read more: Bird call contest boosts conservation awareness in Hong Kong’s concrete jungleMore than 580 types of birds – about a third of China’s total species – have been recorded in Hong Kong.
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Cambodian notebook ‘records recent mine laying’
Read more: Cambodian notebook ‘records recent mine laying’A notebook purportedly from the Cambodian military indicates that it is laying additional anti-personnel mines along the contested border, according to Thailand’s 2nd Army Area.
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Early dissolution seen rattling bourse
Read more: Early dissolution seen rattling bourseAnalysts said that while Thai and foreign investors have expected an early dissolution of parliament, Thursday’s announcement by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul adds a short-term negative sentiment towards the stock market as it creates uncertainty in regard to policy continuity.
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Prescription scheme wins insurers’ nod
Read more: Prescription scheme wins insurers’ nodThe Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) and the insurance industry have officially endorsed the government’s “Sukkai Sabai Krabao” (Healthy Body, Comfortable Wallet) initiative, which allows patients treated at private hospitals to use their prescriptions at participating outside pharmacies.