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UK launches appeal to uphold Palestine Action ban
Published on 28/04/2026
» LONDON - The British government on Tuesday sought to uphold a ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, which it has designated a terrorist organisation, after a court ruling that the move unlawfully interfered with freedom of expression.
Nations gather for fossil-fuel exit talks
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» SANTA MARTA, Colombia - Representatives of about 50 governments meet in Colombia on Tuesday for the first international talks on phasing out planet-heating fossil fuels, against a backdrop of the Iran war and a global energy crunch.
Pushing against alcohol sales in public parks
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/04/2026
» Civil society groups and local activists in northern Thailand have raised strong concerns over plans to allow alcohol sales in public parks.
Gunfire in Mali as army battles ‘terrorist groups’
AFP, Published on 25/04/2026
» BAMAKO, Mali - The army in junta-ruled Mali on Saturday was battling “terrorist groups” it said had launched attacks across the west African nation stricken by more than a decade of jihadist conflict.
People’s Party vows to mount strong defence
Online Reporters, Published on 24/04/2026
» Ten People’s Party (PP) MPs vowed on Friday to fight a Supreme Court case to the fullest extent over allegations tied to a proposed amendment to Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese-majeste law.
Stuffed toys in US capital symbolise displaced Ukrainian children
AFP, Published on 24/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - In the heart of the US capital, a fence stands adorned with 20,000 teddy bears to represent the Ukrainian children who, according to Kyiv, have been abducted by invading Russia, as war rages on.
Turkey accuses Israel of land-grab ambitions
AFP, Published on 18/04/2026
» ANTALYA, Turkey - Turkey’s top diplomat on Saturday accused Israel of creating an international “illusion” and using security concerns as a pretext to seize “more land”, in the latest flare‑up in escalating tensions between the two regional powers.
Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
Reuters, Published on 17/04/2026
» Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months.
Escaped wolf in South Korea recaptured, returned to zoo
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» SEOUL - A wolf that escaped from a South Korean zoo was recaptured on Friday, authorities said, after he caused a school closure, a huge nine-day search and a government gaffe over an AI-generated image.
Calls mount for energy pricing rejig
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026
» A coalition of civic groups has called on Energy Minister Akanat Promphan to reform the energy pricing structure, enact laws to reclaim excess refinery profits, and liberalise rooftop solar installation for households.