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Iran FM in Geneva for US talks, as Guards begin drills in Hormuz Strait
AFP, Published on 16/02/2026
» GENEVA - Iran's foreign minister arrived in Geneva ahead of a second round of negotiations with the United States, as the Revolutionary Guards on Monday begin military drills in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Online storm over Phuket ceramics shop's B40 entry fee
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» PHUKET - The owner of a ceramics shop at the centre of an online drama after charging Chinese tourists a 40 baht entry fee had properly displayed the details of the service charge, which was legal, the Phuket Provincial Commercial Office said on Monday.
SWAG GOLF launches first Asian store in Bangkok, eyes regional hub
Published on 16/02/2026
» SWAG GOLF is a premium golf lifestyle brand from the United States, redefining golf as a platform for self-expression through design, creativity and performance. Inspired by street culture, art, music and fashion, the brand bridges sport and lifestyle, empowering golfers to express their individuality both on and off the course.
Bitter pill: Taliban government shakes up Afghan medicine market
AFP, Published on 16/02/2026
» KABUL — Afghanistan's decision to overhaul its medicine market was meant to improve quality and boost domestic production, but industry specialists say the swift changes have led to a litany of problems.
Nepal 'addicted' to the trade in its own people
AFP, Published on 16/02/2026
» KATHMANDU - Rudra Bahadur Kami returned to Nepal through a back door of Kathmandu airport in a battered coffin after working for more than a decade in Saudi Arabia to feed his family back home.
Thai economy beats growth estimates
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/02/2026
» Thailand’s economy grew more than expected in the fourth quarter, supported by rising exports, a rebound in tourism and government stimulus measures.
Thailand’s competitiveness problem is not about ideas. It’s about getting things done
Published on 16/02/2026
» By the time you finish your first coffee in Bangkok, you have probably already read about another plan, roadmap or announcement about how Thailand will grow faster, become more innovative or compete better in the global economy.
Crowds of black-clad Malaysians protest against anti-graft chief
Published on 16/02/2026
» Hundreds of black-clad Malaysians gathered in the capital on Sunday, calling for the arrest of anti-graft chief Azam Baki after reports alleged he had improper shareholdings and that abuse of power took place in the commission he leads.
Accused Bondi killer Naveed Akram appears in court by video link
AFP, Published on 16/02/2026
» SYDNEY - Accused Bondi Beach killer Naveed Akram appeared in an Australian court via video link Monday, in his first public hearing since the nation's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades.
New anti-government chants in Tehran after giant rallies abroad: reports
AFP, Published on 16/02/2026
» PARIS - Some residents of Tehran on Sunday chanted slogans against the clerical leadership from balconies and windows, reports said, a day after Iranians abroad staged giant opposition rallies in Europe and North America.