By Reuters and published by CNA WASHINGTON/CAIRO: US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Nov. 8) said he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, even as both countries reported that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz. “It depends
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New wave of bomb threats hits passenger flights across Europe
By Agencies and published by CNA PARIS: Airlines across Europe received a series of bomb threats this morning (Nov. 5) for the second time this week, forcing many to make unplanned or escorted landings, although none of the threats immediately proved to be genuine. While no country has attributed blame for the threats, they
Read moreDemocrats gain influence over trade agenda, but tariff repeals to hit Trump veto wall
By Reuters and published by Yahoo!News HOUSTON: Democrats’ resounding sweep to a majority in Congress gives them a big microphone and spotlight to scrutinise President Donald Trump’s trade policies, but largely leaves them unable to override his veto on any vote to overturn his tariffs or rescind trade authorities, trade and legal experts said
Read moreDemocrats capture Congress in sweeping setback for Trump
By Agencies and published by CNA WASHINGTON: Democrats captured majorities in both the Senate and House on Tuesday (Nov. 3), scoring sweeping victories that reached deep into Republican strongholds as tens of millions of voters delivered a scathing rebuke to President Donald Trump. The size and breadth of the Democratic wave were still coming
Read moreIndian authorities tighten security ahead of big opposition march in Delhi
NEW DELHI: Indian security personnel carrying batons and shields and accompanied by riot control vehicles surrounded the site of a planned opposition protest in Delhi on Sunday (Nov. 1) that is set to demand the resignation of the country’s election chief over a controversial revision of voter lists. Authorities warned of traffic diversions ahead
Read moreAt least 68 people dead in Spain’s second major train crash this year
By Reuters and published by Yahoo!News URDA, Spain: At least 68 people died when a Spanish high-speed express slammed into a stationary train on Wednesday (Oct. 28), with rescuers scouring mangled carriages for more bodies after Spain’s second fatal rail crash this year and Europe’s deadliest since 2013. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said “all
Read moreCambodian movie is not legal evidence: Thai JIC Chief
THAILAND will not be drawn into Cambodia’s strategic narrative depicted in upcoming Cambodian historical drama thriller film “Blood Border: Cambodia’s 2nd Killing Fields” directed by Leak Lyda because this movie does not serve as legal evidence, Amarin TV said today (Oct. 26). The film, with theatrical release scheduled in Cambodia for Nov. 6, depicts
Read moreProgress in building Thai-Cambodian border wall
THE second phase of the construction of a Thai-Cambodian border security wall at Pong Nam Ron district in Chanthaburi is now over 70% complete with plans underway to proceed with the third phase amid no interference from the Khmer side, PPTVHD36 said today (Oct. 24). The second phase construction has reached border marker No.
Read moreKhmer troops monitor construction of border road
CAMBODIAN troops have been closely monitoring the activities of the Thai military after some local residents joined Thai troops in constructing a tactical road near Chong Phran border pass, Surin province, but withdrew upon getting clarification, TV Channel 7 and Naewna newspaper said yesterday (Oct. 23). Dozens of Khmer troops appeared in the area
Read morePowerful earthquake in China’s Tibet collapses hundreds of homes and kills at least 16 people
By AP and published by Yahoo!News and BBC BEIJING: A magnitude 7 earthquake hit China’s Tibet region last evening (Oct. 22), killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu, official media said. Search and rescue efforts continued following the collapse of at least
Read moreThailand secures $200 million World Bank loan to develop low-carbon cities
THAILAND has obtained a US$200 million loan (approximately 6.68 billion baht) from the World Bank to support investments in clean energy and develop low-carbon cities, PPTVHD36 said today (Oct. 18). This World Bank loan, being channeled through EXIM Bank and guaranteed by the Finance Ministry, is intended to also help SMEs, farmers, and local
Read moreAssembly of the Poor issues 6 demands before ending anti-IMF protest
THE ASSEMBLY of the Poor ended their peaceful demonstration against the IMF-World Bank meetings yesterday (Oct. 16) by outlining six demands among which are ending state subsidisation of big business and urging the authorities to recognise the needs of ordinary, marginalised people, PPTVHD36 said. During the day-long demonstration participants took turns in delivering speeches
Read moreIMF: Global food crisis hitting 260 million poor people hard
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) said at the 2026 IMF-World Bank annual meetings taking place in Bangkok that a global food crisis is exacerbating the plight of 260 million poor people, with concerns raised over the impact of El Niño and rising fertiliser and energy costs, PPTVHD36 said today (Oct. 15). This is a
Read moreSevere traffic congestion as protesters disrupt IMF-World Bank meetings
A GROUP of approximately 600 protesters disrupted the IMF-World Bank meetings taking place at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre this morning (Oct. 15) causing severe traffic congestion with motorists advised to avoid this area, Amarin TV and Naewna newspaper said. The demonstrators, who are part of a network opposing IMF and World Bank, marched
Read moreIran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before US vote, officials say
By Reuters and published by Yahoo!News DUBAI/LONDON/WASHINGTON: Iran is deploying new tactics to target ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz as it seeks to keep oil prices high and influence the US midterm elections, two senior Iranian officials told Reuters. Tehran has tried to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz since the
Read moreEkniti set to discuss key issues with IMF-World Bank leaders
DEPUTY Prime Minister-cum-Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas will be joining four economic discussion forums and around 30 bilateral meetings with economic leaders and representatives from international financial institutions during the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank which Thailand is hosting and runs from Tuesday Oct. 13 to Saturday
Read moreIndia detains thousands, locks down Delhi to foil election chief protest
By Reuters and published by CNA NEW DELHI: Police detained more than 2,000 protesters and the founder of the “Cockroach” youth movement in Delhi on Saturday (Oct. 10) as security forces locked down parts of the capital to thwart a rally demanding the resignation of India’s election chief. Thousands of police and paramilitary personnel were
Read moreRussia denies imposing anti-plague measures after death of worker
By AFP and published by CNA MOSCOW: Russian authorities denied on Tuesday (Oct. 6) that they were imposing anti-plague measures after a laboratory technician reportedly died of the disease, as Washington called on Moscow to be “transparent” about the situation. It was reported last week that a worker at an anti-plague institute in Siberia’s
Read moreMyanmar Ambassador to Thailand recalled over serious charges
MYANMAR Ambassador to Thailand Zaw Zaw Soe was recently summoned to the capital Naypyitaw for interrogation, The Irrawaddy news outlet quoted sources in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as saying. This followed the visit to Thailand by coup-installed President Min Aung Hlaing and military Commander-in-Chief Gen. Ye Win Oo last month during which the
Read moreThailand proposes meeting between PM and US President Trump for trade talks, minister says
By Reuters and published by AsiaOne.com THAILAND has proposed talks between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and US President Donald Trump this week, the Thai commerce minister said on Tuesday (Sep. 15), as the two countries seek to conclude negotiations on a bilateral trade deal and discuss tariff rates. Anutin is travelling to New York
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