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Man shot by Cuban coast guard wanted to spark uprising: ally to AFP
AFP, Published on 27/02/2026
» MIAMI - A US-based man identified by Cuba as one of those killed by its coast guard in a shootout off the Cuban coast had spoken often of wanting to liberate the island, a political ally told AFP on Thursday.
Instagram to alert parents on teen suicide searches as UK weighs social media ban
Reuters, Published on 26/02/2026
» LONDON — Instagram said it would notify parents if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm within a short period, as pressure grows for governments to follow Australia's ban on the use of social media for under 16s.
E-commerce giants form Thai trade group
Published on 26/02/2026
» Thailand needs a sustainable digital infrastructure to guarantee continued health of the industry, according to the Thai Digital Platform Trade Association (TDPA), a new trade group founded by major operators Grab, Lazada, Line Man Wongnai and Shopee.
Iran-US talks begin in push to avert war
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» GENEVA — Iran and the United States began indirect talks in Switzerland on Thursday, a last-ditch bid to avert war following the biggest American military build-up in the Middle East in decades.
JitArsa Bank Unveils Strategy for ‘National Month of Listening 2026’
Published on 26/02/2026
» BANGKOK — Moving beyond simple awareness, a new initiative seeks to embed “model listening cultures” across Thai schools, hospitals, and government offices.
“heygoody.com” wins special award for digital native business
Published on 26/02/2026
» heygoody.com, the digital insurance brokerage platform by Ngern Tid Lor PLC, a subsidiary of Tidlor Holdings (TIDLOR), has won the Special Award for Digital Native Business at the IDC Future Enterprise Awards. The competition is hosted by International Data Corporation (IDC), a leading global provider of market intelligence, advisory services and events for the information technology (IT), telecommunications and consumer technology markets, headquartered in Singapore.
Phyathai Hospital reveals how it cracked social media and transformed its digital business
Published on 26/02/2026
» In a country where over 94% of the population has internet access and spends at least three hours a day on social media, the digital landscape has become one of the most competitive arenas for attention. At the same time, “health” continues to rise as one of the most searched and followed topics, with more than 89.3% of users seeking health-related information online every day.
'Public lynching': Senegal cracks down on LGBTQ+ community
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» DAKAR - From a rise in arrests to online attacks, Senegal has been under an intensified crackdown on same-sex relations in recent weeks, prompting outcry from human rights groups and driving some in the LGBTQ+ community to consider exile.
S.Korea's Park Chan-wook to head Cannes festival jury
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» PARIS — South Korean filmmaker Park Chan‑wook, the first from his country to head the Cannes film festival jury, will preside over the 79th edition in May, organisers announced Thursday.
Cambodia claims crackdown has halved scam activity
Published on 26/02/2026
» Cambodian authorities say a crackdown on online scam compounds has cut activity in half since the start of this year, as they face international pressure to dismantle networks accused of stealing billions annually from people worldwide.