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Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims
AFP, Published on 02/01/2026
» CRANS-MONTANA (SWITZERLAND) - Hundreds gathered in silence in the freezing night in Crans-Montana on Thursday evening, laying flowers and lighting candles to remember those killed and injured in a horrific blaze as they celebrated the New Year.
Insurers face a raft of economic challenges
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/01/2026
» Unfavourable economic conditions, political instability, soaring medical costs and natural disaster risks are the top challenges facing insurance companies in Thailand, while the country's ageing society could support continued health insurance expansion.
Weak economy could hamper prospects for crypto
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/01/2026
» While the crypto trading industry expects a bright outlook in 2026, thanks to improved regulatory clarity and growing institutional investors, Binance TH expressed concerns over the stagnant economy that could affect nationwide adoption.
Fresh clashes kill six in Iran cost-of-living protests
AFP, Published on 02/01/2026
» TEHRAN - Protesters and security forces clashed in three Iranian cities on Thursday, with six people reported killed, the first deaths since the cost-of-living demonstrations broke out.
Tensions cool on border
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/01/2026
» Major powers, diplomatic missions and humanitarian organisations have commended Thailand for freeing 18 Cambodian soldiers and reinforcing momentum behind the fragile ceasefire between the two countries.
Hong Kong issues first cold weather warning
South China Morning Post, Published on 01/01/2026
» HONG KONG — Hong Kong's forecaster has issued its first cold weather warning of the season on New Year's Day as temperatures are expected to fall to a low of 12 degrees Celsius (53.6°Fahrenheit) in urban areas on Friday.
Russia blames Ukraine for deadly New Year drone strike
AFP, Published on 01/01/2026
» MOSCOW — Russia on Thursday said Kyiv was behind a deadly drone strike on a hotel in the Moscow-held part of Ukraine's southern Kherson region that killed at least 20 people celebrating the New Year.
Israel says it 'will enforce' ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza
AFP, Published on 01/01/2026
» JERUSALEM - Israel said on Thursday that 37 international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in Gaza had not complied with a deadline to meet "security and transparency standards," in particular disclosing information on their Palestinian staff, and that it "will enforce" a ban on their activities.
Around 40 dead as fire ravages bar in Swiss ski resort town Crans Montana
AFP, Published on 01/01/2026
» CRANS-MONTANA — Swiss police believe around 40 people died and 100 were injured in a fire during a New Year's Eve party in the resort town of Crans-Montana, the Italian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.