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Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and brother of Kaia Gerber, dies at 27
Read more: Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and brother of Kaia Gerber, dies at 27Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford, has died at the age of 27
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Cassidy: Trump needs to be “radically honest” on vaccines amid measles outbreak
Read more: Cassidy: Trump needs to be “radically honest” on vaccines amid measles outbreakGOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be “radically honest” when he’s speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
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Tour bus crash in Swiss Alps leaves multiple people dead
Read more: Tour bus crash in Swiss Alps leaves multiple people deadA Dutch tour bus has overturned in eastern Switzerland, resulting in several deaths and injuries, according to police
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UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.4% in July in boost for Burnham
Read more: UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.4% in July in boost for BurnhamIt marks a surprise uplift after economists were expecting the economy to show zero growth for the month
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Gatwick Airport passenger hailed ‘hero’ after helping easyJet staff deal with travel chaos
Read more: Gatwick Airport passenger hailed ‘hero’ after helping easyJet staff deal with travel chaosAt least 300,000 people were impacted by a technical glitch that caused mass cancellations this week
Asia
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At least 4 ‘agents’ in Singapore bought babies from Indonesian trafficking ring, suspect tells Bandung court
Read more: At least 4 ‘agents’ in Singapore bought babies from Indonesian trafficking ring, suspect tells Bandung courtThe suspected ring leader of the alleged syndicate claimed at least 12 babies were sent to Singapore for adoption for between S$17,000 and S$21,600 per child.
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One year after India-Pakistan clash, a fragile truce holds amid rising risks
Read more: One year after India-Pakistan clash, a fragile truce holds amid rising risksAt the heart of the dispute remains Kashmir, a flashpoint that continues to hinder long-term stability and economic potential in South Asia.
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Malaysia seeks clarification from Norway after export control halts missile supply
Read more: Malaysia seeks clarification from Norway after export control halts missile supplyA Malaysian defence news portal reported that Norway had banned the deliveries of the missiles to Malaysia just days before the scheduled date.
Thailand
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Election Commission resolves to prosecute 77 people in Senate collusion case
Read more: Election Commission resolves to prosecute 77 people in Senate collusion caseThe Election Commission (EC) on Monday resolved to ask the Supreme Court to hear the case against 77 people accused of collusion in the 2024 Senate election process, including 26 sitting senators.
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Border fears resurface as UN starts Thai-Cambodian sea border dispute hearing
Read more: Border fears resurface as UN starts Thai-Cambodian sea border dispute hearingBURI RAM – Villagers in a district bordering Cambodia are worried tensions could again escalate as Thailand and Cambodia meet for the first time under a UN-faciliated process aimed at settling their disputed maritime boundary.
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Operators seek reforms to Thailand’s wellness ecosystem to welcome non-Thai massage
Read more: Operators seek reforms to Thailand’s wellness ecosystem to welcome non-Thai massageWellness operators are calling for labour law reform to allow foreigners to work as non-Thai massage therapists as well as licensing mobile massage services in order to make Thailand a top global wellness hub.
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Energy officials promote biofuels as primary fuels
Read more: Energy officials promote biofuels as primary fuelsThailand is stepping up efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its transport sector by promoting biofuels as primary fuels, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
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Southern shortcut bridges get go-ahead
Read more: Southern shortcut bridges get go-aheadPlans have been put into motion by the government to build two major bridges in the nation’s southern region with an aim to improve transport connectivity, support tourism and stimulate local economic activity.
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At least 4 ‘agents’ in Singapore bought babies from Indonesian trafficking ring, suspect tells Bandung court
Read more: At least 4 ‘agents’ in Singapore bought babies from Indonesian trafficking ring, suspect tells Bandung courtThe suspected ring leader of the alleged syndicate claimed at least 12 babies were sent to Singapore for adoption for between S$17,000 and S$21,600 per child.
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Govt identifiies 767 factories operating unlawfully
Read more: Govt identifiies 767 factories operating unlawfullyThe government has identified 767 factories operating illegally nationwide, but mostly in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with 131 already shutdown.
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Pattaya bar shooting leaves two wounded
Read more: Pattaya bar shooting leaves two woundedCHON BURI – A late-night dispute between two men in a Pattaya bar escalated into gunfire in the early hours of Monday, leaving both men wounded in the street after three shots were fired.
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Thai volleyballers bringing home Asian title and Olympic ticket
Read more: Thai volleyballers bringing home Asian title and Olympic ticketThai spikers are due back in Bangkok on Monday night after their heroic performance, securing an automatic Olympic berth as the Asian champions.