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Braving high fuel costs, Filipinos flock to crucifixion spectacle
AFP, Published on 03/04/2026
» SAN FERNANDO (PHILIPPINES) - Hundreds of Filipinos and tourists flocked to a sun-bleached field north of Manila on Good Friday to witness one of the country's most blood-soaked displays of religious fervour, undeterred by rising fuel prices driven by the Middle East war.
French masonic lodge at heart of murky murder trial
AFP, Published on 30/03/2026
» PARIS — Twenty-two people are to stand trial in France from Monday on charges of murder and other serious crimes centred on a Masonic lodge accused of running hit squads.
'Lawyer Tum' asset grab bid under review
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is examining the Civil Court's decision this week to dismiss the state's petition to seize assets belonging to Sittra Biabungkerd, known as "Lawyer Tum", and his wife, valued at 71–74 million baht.
Celebrities call for action against US immigration raids
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» LOS ANGELES — Celebrities from movie stars to pop singers are speaking up with calls to action against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids after two Americans were shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Som-o Thanyarat graced the red carpet at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles
Published on 14/01/2026
» Thanyarat Jirathitikeat, a prominent Asian businesswoman, marked a powerful cross-continental milestone as she opened 2026 in grand style — becoming the only female business leader to receive an exclusive invitation to walk the red carpet in Los Angeles at the world-renowned Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, held at the iconic The Beverly Hilton.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Jan 7-13
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 07/01/2026
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as Swansea minority co-owner
Reuters, Published on 24/12/2025
» BENGALURU — American businesswoman and television personality Martha Stewart has joined Swansea City as a co-owner, the Welsh football club announced on Tuesday.
Vatican honours Thai leaders for faith and service
News, Published on 11/12/2025
» The Vatican has conferred papal decorations on eight distinguished Thais in two ceremonies in Bangkok, recognising their devoted service to the Catholic Church, humanitarian action and efforts to strengthen interfaith harmony.
Opposition renews call to axe Thamanat
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/12/2025
» The opposition People’s Party has renewed its demand for the removal Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow, warning that his continued cabinet presence could compromise investigations into a major transnational crime and money-laundering network.
Supaluck Umpujh Champions Women’s Leadership on Global Stage
Published on 03/11/2025
» During the Bloomberg Business Summit at ASEAN, held in Malaysia on October 27, 2025, a spotlight shone on women’s leadership in global business transformation and few stories captured it better than that of Ms Supaluck Umpujh, Chairwoman of The Mall Group, EM District, and Siam Paragon Retail.