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Switzerland holds day of mourning after deadly fire
AFP, Published on 09/01/2026
» CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland - A national day of mourning got under way on Friday in Switzerland for the 40 people killed, mostly teenagers, when fire ravaged a ski resort bar filled with New Year partygoers.
Numerous teenagers among the dead identified in Swiss bar blaze, police say
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2026
» ZURICH: Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 years old were among those who died in the bar fire on New Year's Eve that killed 40 people in Switzerland, police said on Sunday, as the Pope passed on his sympathies to the victims and their families.
Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus
AFP, Published on 24/12/2025
» DAMASCUS - Christmas lights illuminate Damascus's Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria's Christian community.
Grieving families of Air India crash victims await answers
AFP, Published on 12/12/2025
» AHMEDABAD (INDIA) - A flickering candle casts a dim light on the photo of 12-year-old Akash Patni, a pensive look on the face of the Indian boy who died in a plane crash that has left his family inconsolable.
Gaza is being offered a big historic chance
Oped, Published on 27/11/2025
» The UN Security Council has approved a landmark American-sponsored resolution which just may give long suffering Gaza its final chance for peace and reconstruction. The US resolution enshrines Washington's 20-point plan for Gaza; the current ceasefire, the establishment of a Board of Peace and backs the creation and deployment of an international stabilisation force for the war-ravished territory. There were 13 votes for, none against, and two abstentions, Russia and China.
Old places new menus
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 24/11/2025
» Bored of eating the same thing twice? Fear no more, here's a list of restaurants and bars that have shuffled things up to make sure you're never bored or short of choices while dining out.
Two culinary icons unite for a dinner at Basil
Life, Published on 11/11/2025
» Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit presents Once In A Lifetime, an exquisite four-hands charity dinner that unites two icons of Thai gastronomy at its Basil restaurant on Thursday at 6.30pm.
Thailand’s Festival Of Lights
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/10/2025
» A part of Thai culture for centuries, Loy Krathong will be celebrated on Nov 5 and is based on the lunar calendar ritual of releasing illuminated lotus-shaped floats or krathongs on rivers and waterways. It also pays homage to the water goddess, apart from being a time to reflect, express gratitude and make a wish for good fortune. Guru By Bangkok Post lists a few places to join in the celebrations.
Eight committees to organise royal funeral
Post Reporters, Published on 27/10/2025
» Eight committees have been appointed to coordinate preparations for the royal funeral of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Student activities unaffected, provincial events toned down for royal mourning
Online Reporters, Published on 27/10/2025
» Student events and activities can be organised as planned during mourning for the late Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, but provincial events should be toned down, Education Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Monday.