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Indian festival of lights Diwali joins Unesco heritage list
AFP, Published on 10/12/2025
» NEW DELHI — India's festival of lights, Diwali, was on Wednesday announced as an addition to the intangible cultural heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), sparking celebrations.
New Zealand lose Tickner as West Indies all out for 205
AFP, Published on 10/12/2025
» WELLINGTON — New Zealand fought back to claim first-day honours in the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington, but the home side suffered a blow when seam bowler Blair Tickner was taken to hospital with a nasty shoulder injury.
Moo dunnit? Dog lets bull, horse into living room in Australia
AFP, Published on 10/12/2025
» SYDNEY — A lawmaker in Australia was left in udder disbelief when he came home to discover his pet dog had let a bull and a horse into his living room.
Cambodia arrests 75 Thai scam suspects
Published on 10/12/2025
» Cambodian authorities have detained 75 Thai nationals in connection with suspected online scam activities as part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown, according to local media reports.
Dr Chana reappointed to GCCA Board
Published on 10/12/2025
» As the world intensifies efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the cement industry continues to play a vital role in the transition toward a low-carbon economy at national, regional and international levels.
Brazil lawmakers approve bill to slash Bolsonaro’s sentence
AFP, Published on 10/12/2025
» BRASILIA - Brazil’s lower house of Congress has approved a bill that could slash former president Jair Bolsonaro’s prison sentence for plotting a coup, after efforts by a lawmaker to disrupt the proceedings sparked chaos in parliament.
QR stickers guided drug buyers through a 'treasure hunt'
Published on 10/12/2025
» Two Russian men have been arrested for allegedly selling drugs using QR code stickers posted throughout Bangkok that used AI technology to make the process a “treasure hunting game”.
More Thai border schools closed as war intensifies
Online Reporters, Published on 10/12/2025
» A total of 1,168 schools have now been closed in border provinces affected by the fighting between Thai and Cambodian forces, with 102 being used as evacuation shelters, Education Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Wednesday.
Lamppost QR stickers guided drug buyers through a 'treasure chase'
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/12/2025
» Two Russian men have been arrested for allegedly selling drugs using QR code stickers posted throughout Bangkok that used AI technology to make the process a ‘treasure chasing game".
Vietnam set to make it harder for media to protect sources, to expand state secrets
Reuters, Published on 10/12/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam's parliament adopted reforms to the media and state secrets laws on Wednesday which press freedom advocates say will make it harder for journalists to protect the identities of their sources and increase legal risks for reporting.