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Trump administration weighs adding 36 countries to travel ban, memo says
Published on 16/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump's administration is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions by potentially banning citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the United States, according to an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters.
Here are the countries targeted in Trump's new travel ban
Published on 06/06/2025
» US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the nationals of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the move was needed to protect against "foreign terrorists" and other security threats.
More than 10,000 Spain-bound migrants lost at sea in 2024
AFP, Published on 26/12/2024
» MADRID - At least 10,457 migrants died or disappeared while trying to reach Spain by sea in 2024, a non-governmental organisation said on Thursday, nearly 60% more than last year and the most since it began keeping a tally in 2007.
UN rights body picks again raises eyebrows
News, Published on 16/10/2024
» The UN General Assembly held its annual elections for the Human Rights Council last week.
Gambian arrested on Koh Phangan 7 years after illegal entry
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 20/07/2024
» SURAT THANI - A 52-year-old Gambian man has been arrested on Koh Phangan on a charge of illegal entry and staying in the country illegally for seven years.
FGM and the need for Islamic scholars
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 20/07/2024
» There was a small victory in The Gambia this week when a proposed law to legalise female genital mutilation (FGM) was defeated by human rights campaigners. It was quite a small victory, however, because the great majority of little girls in The Gambia are still being mutilated by the professional "cutters" who move from village to village.
Explainer: Why is South Korea hosting a 'Summit for Democracy'?
Published on 18/03/2024
» SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol joined US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other foreign officials this week in calling for measures to counter digital threats to freedom as Seoul hosted the Summit for Democracy.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Jan 26-Feb 1
Guru, Published on 26/01/2024
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Pakistan seizes poisonous solvent used in cough syrup
Published on 11/01/2024
» ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has seized a batch of contaminated propylene glycol solvent that was labelled as manufactured by Dow Chemical, Thailand, the country’s drug regulatory authority said on Thursday.
Life of pain for toxic syrup survivors
Published on 23/12/2023
» JAKARTA - Devouring books from a young age, Sheena Almaera Maryam had been excited about her first day of kindergarten near Jakarta.