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Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils
AFP, Published on 23/02/2026
» KANO (NIGERIA) - The Nigerian government paid Boko Haram militants a "huge" ransom of millions of dollars to free up to 230 children and staff the jihadists abducted from a Catholic school in November, intelligence sources told AFP.
Thai exports hit 4-year high despite strong baht
Somhatai Mosika, Published on 23/02/2026
» The baht’s value is the most important factor affecting exports following the US decision to impose a 15% tariff on imports, with Thai exports recording their strongest growth in four years in January, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Women in gastronomy
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 23/02/2026
» In honour of International Women's Day on March 8, "Women In Gastronomy" returns at the Banyan Tree Bangkok.
Iran says would respond 'ferociously' to any US attack, even limited strikes
AFP, Published on 23/02/2026
» PARIS — Iran said Monday that a US attack of any scale would spur the Islamic republic to respond "ferociously", after President Donald Trump said he was considering limited strikes against the country.
Actress 'Nana’, rapper husband indicted in B100m fraud case
Online Reporters, Published on 23/02/2026
» Prosecutors have laid charges against actress Rybena “Nana” Intachai, her rapper husband Prinya "Way Thaitanium” and two firms in a fraudulent borrowing and document forgery case allegedly involving more than 100 million baht.
Chinese shoppers are Asia's biggest airport spenders
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/02/2026
» HONG KONG — Chinese travellers are outspending their Asian peers at the region's airports in search of gifts, food and luxury purchases, a trade association has found.
India battle for World Cup survival after 'messing up on grand scale'
AFP, Published on 23/02/2026
» AHMEDABAD — Defending T20 World Cup champions India need "two big performances" to reach the semi-finals after Sunday's huge defeat to South Africa, said their assistant coach.
IRPC accelerates 4R strategy: “Recapitalise, Revitalise, Reframe, Reinvent”
Published on 23/02/2026
» IRPC Public Company Limited (IRPC) led by Terdkiat Prommool, President and Chief Executive Officer announced:
Young Speakers Inspire at Brighton College’s TEDxYouth Event
Published on 23/02/2026
» Led by the Head of the Preparatory School, Siobhan Wyper and Assistant Head of Pupil Development, Sara Bennett, the pupils, aged from 9 to 11 years, spent the past few months undertaking research, and refining their thoughts before overcoming their nerves to share their insights and perspectives.
20 trapped in Tokyo Skytree elevator for 5 hours, tower to close for Monday
Published on 23/02/2026
» Twenty people were trapped inside an elevator at Tokyo Skytree tower from Sunday night for more than five hours, the operator said, adding that the facility, which is Japan's tallest broadcasting tower and a popular tourist spot, will be closed throughout Monday for safety checks.