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Strike on Gaza's only Catholic church injures several
AFP, Published on 17/07/2025
» GAZA CITY - A strike on Gaza's only Catholic church injured several people on Thursday, the territory's civil defence agency and the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said, as Italy's prime minister slammed "unacceptable" Israeli attacks on civilians.
Gaza civil defence says Israeli strike kills children at clinic
AFP, Published on 11/07/2025
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Gaza's civil defence agency said eight children -- killed as they queued for nutritional supplements outside a health clinic -- were among 66 people who died in Israeli strikes on the Palestinian territory Thursday.
Trump urges 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal ahead of Netanyahu visit
AFP, Published on 02/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump urged Hamas on Tuesday to accept a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, saying that Israel had agreed to finalize such a deal, as its forces also stepped up operations in the Palestinian territory.
Deeper China, Asean ties driven by AI
News, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 09/06/2025
» Amid rising global uncertainty and geopolitical shifts, the deepening of cooperation between Asean and China has become more essential than ever.
Aortic Valve Stenosis: A Silent, Deadly Threat
Published on 01/04/2025
» “Aortic valve stenosis” is an often-overlooked condition and a growing health concern in ageing societies such as Thailand. With an increasing elderly population and a rise in age-related valve degeneration, this condition poses a serious threat to public health. According to the Ministry of Public Health’s 2022 report, cardiovascular diseases claimed 70,000 Thai lives — equivalent to eight deaths every hour. Among these, heart valve disease is a key contributor, particularly aortic valve stenosis, which is increasingly prevalent among individuals aged 65 and older. As people age, calcium deposits can cause the aortic valve to thicken and stiffen, reducing its ability to open fully and thus restricting blood flow.
Deadly Israeli strikes mar fragile Gaza truce
AFP, Published on 16/03/2025
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Gaza's civil defence agency said nine people including journalists were killed in Israeli strikes on Saturday, attacks which could further endanger the fragile truce in the Palestinian territory.
NOCT top job hopeful Pimol vows to make a difference
Sports, Published on 21/02/2025
» After nearly two successful decades as president of the Taekwondo Association of Thailand, Pimol Srivikorn is now chasing a fresh ambition: securing one of the most powerful positions in Thai sports.
Tisco upbeat on outlook for trio of Asian bourses
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/01/2025
» Tisco Bank has identified India, Vietnam and Japan as the three standout stock markets to help investors achieve attractive returns amid global trade tensions, particularly once US president-elect Donald Trump takes office next week.
Korean calm
Life, Published on 12/12/2024
» As the South Korean capital encountered its heaviest November blizzard in half-a-century, turning the streets into a sea of white, we headed south to Jeollanamdo Province where we were able to relish the warmer weather and stunning coastlines of the Land of the Morning Calm.
'Rude and inappropriate': Sophie Marceau remembers Depardieu
AFP, Published on 28/12/2023
» PARIS - Sophie Marceau, one of France's best-loved actors, said in an interview published Thursday that film icon Gerard Depardieu, accused of rape, was "rude and inappropriate" when they worked together, and targeted women with low-level jobs on set, not the stars.