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THAILAND

Radio Free Asia says it resumes broadcasts to China

Reuters, Published on 18/02/2026

» WASHINGTON — Radio Free Asia (RFA) has resumed ‌broadcasts to people in China, its CEO said on Tuesday, after Trump administration cuts last year largely forced the US-funded outlet to cease operations.

WORLD

US towns resist Trump plans to jail immigrants in warehouses

AFP, Published on 18/02/2026

» ROXBURY (UNITED STATES) - Residents in a leafy, conservative New Jersey suburb have erupted in protest against plans to convert a vast warehouse into an immigration detention center as part of President Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign.

LEARNING

'Buy property, get visa' plan upsets Phuket tourism operators

Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2026

» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors as well as risking an increase in property prices.

BUSINESS

Price swings weigh on Thai silver exports

Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 18/02/2026

» Trade policy uncertainties and silver price volatility are creating challenges for Thailand's silver jewellery industry, as buyers are reluctant to place new orders, according to the Thai Silver Exporters Association.

BUSINESS

Phuket up in arms on long‑stay visa

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/02/2026

» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors who may engage in illegal activities, as well as risking an increase in property prices, making housing less affordable for local residents.

WORLD

Canada launches huge defence plan to curb reliance on US

AFP, Published on 18/02/2026

» MONTREAL - Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday launched a multi-billion dollar plan to strengthen the Canadian military and rely less on the United States.

LIFE

Russian propagandists slam Putin’s crackdown on Telegram

Published on 17/02/2026

» Some of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most vocal fans are up in arms over the Kremlin’s latest move to restrict the Telegram messaging service and push people to use a new state-backed alternative.

WORLD

Iran and United States hold new talks in Geneva

AFP, Published on 17/02/2026

» GENEVA - Iran and the United States began fresh talks in Geneva on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump warned of consequences should Tehran fail to strike a deal.

WORLD

Slovakia revamps bunkers with Ukraine war uncomfortably close

AFP, Published on 17/02/2026

» NITRA — The war in neighbouring Ukraine feels distant to many in the Slovak city of Nitra but the local council is preparing for the worst and revamping its Cold War-era nuclear fallout shelters.

WORLD

France's Macron eyes fighter jet deal in India

AFP, Published on 17/02/2026

» MUMBAI — French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday, as he begins a three-day visit to India focused on artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation and a potential multibillion dollar fighter jet deal.