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Colombian senator kidnapped, president targeted in election run-up
AFP, Published on 11/02/2026
» BOGOTá - A Colombian senator was rescued from kidnappers Tuesday as the country's president reported an attempt on his own life in the run-up to elections that observers have warned could be marred by violence.
Wild elephant's death during translocation sparks probe
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» An investigation is continuing into the death of a wild elephant during its translocation on Tuesday night as public mourning expressed concern over the well-being of wild animals.
Israel prepares to bury last Gaza hostage
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» MEITAR, Israel - Grieving relatives of Ran Gvili gathered on Wednesday as Israel prepared to bury the last hostage returned from Gaza, marking the end of a painful national saga triggered by Hamas’s 2023 attack.
Wild elephant relocated to curb human-elephant conflict
Online Reporters, Published on 22/01/2026
» SA KAEO - A wild elephant known as Si Daw Kaew has been captured and relocated from Wang Nam Yen district in this northeastern province to an elephant behaviour modification facility, in a move aimed at reducing human-elephant conflict and improving community safety.
Venezuela's Maduro in custody, Trump says US will run the country
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2026
» CARACAS/NEW YORK - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was in a New York detention center on Sunday after President Donald Trump ordered an audacious U.S. raid to capture the South American leader and take control of the country and its vast oil reserves.
Eight dead in US strikes on alleged drug boats: US military
AFP, Published on 01/01/2026
» WASHINGTON — The US military said Wednesday that eight people were killed in multiple new strikes on alleged drug boats, bringing the death toll in Washington's campaign against what it says are narcotics traffickers to at least 115.
Prime minister hopeful Tarique Rahman arrives in Bangladesh
AFP, Published on 25/12/2025
» DHAKA — Aspiring prime minister and political heavyweight Tarique Rahman was welcomed back to Bangladesh on Thursday by huge crowds of joyous supporters after 17 years in self-imposed exile.
MEA sends volunteer convoy to restore southern power
Published on 04/12/2025
» A major relief effort is now under way to help flood-affected communities in the South, as the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) mobilises volunteer technicians to restore power systems and ensure public safety. The initiative was formally launched on 4 December 2025, when Deputy Governor Mr Pisanu Tantitavorn presided over a send-off ceremony at MEA’s Klong Toey headquarters, joined by senior executives and staff who came together to encourage the mission team before their departure.
Pope to urge unity, bring hope to Lebanese youth on day two of visit
AFP, Published on 01/12/2025
» BEIRUT (LEBANON) - Pope Leo XIV is set to urge peace and unity on his second day in Lebanon on Monday, bringing a message of hope to young people whose faith in their crisis-hit country has dwindled.
Pope, Orthodox leader to jointly celebrate early Church milestone
AFP, Published on 28/11/2025
» ISTANBUL - Pope Leo XIV joins the leader of the world's Orthodox Christians Friday to celebrate 1,700 years since one of the early Church's most important gatherings, on the second day of his visit to Turkey.