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OPINION

Conflict undermines cooperation

Oped, Published on 05/08/2025

» The long-standing border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand has again escalated to actual conflict. Dozens of people have been killed, more have been injured, and more than 170,000 people have had to flee their homes. Cross-border trade and tourism are on hold. As I write this piece, a fragile ceasefire is still in place, but we need more than this; we need an end to hostilities between the two countries.

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OPINION

Why faith is indispensable to global development

Oped, Published on 04/06/2025

» For nearly two decades, I have worked at the intersection of development, health, and security. In roundtables with heads of state, emergency briefings, and donor forums, I have noticed a glaring pattern: faith-based actors are often excluded from global strategies. When present at all, they are sidelined, treated as symbolic figures rather than as genuine partners. This isn't just a blind spot. It's a strategic failure.

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WORLD

‘Phantom cows’ scandal rocks Uruguay

Published on 17/05/2025

» ARTIGAS, Uruguay - Sandra Palleiro is on the hunt for her lost cows. The 60-year-old accountant is standing in a muddy field at the end of a farm track in a remote region of Uruguay near the border with Brazil.

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WORLD

French PM to testify on child abuse scandal

AFP, Published on 14/05/2025

» PARIS - French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Wednesday faces one of the most delicate moments of his five months in office as he responds to questions from a parliamentary committee investigating claims of sexual abuse at a Catholic school.

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WORLD

15 potential successors to Pope Francis

AFP, Published on 21/04/2025

» VATICAN CITY - The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor.

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WORLD

Ukrainians voice scepticism on Easter truce

AFP, Published on 20/04/2025

» KYIV (UKRAINE) - As bells rang out for Easter Sunday in Kyiv, local people told AFP they did not believe Moscow would keep its word by observing a truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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LIFE

Beauty as a curse

Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/02/2025

» Notable artist Yuree Kensaku is often inspired to create from observing obstacles in life. Her latest exhibition, "The Mansion Of Plates", was inspired by the idea that beauty is a curse.

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WORLD

Philippine bishops urged to purge Church of sex abusers

Published on 29/01/2025

» MANILA - Philippine priests accused of sex abuse remain in active ministry in the Catholic-majority country, a US-based abuse tracking group said on Wednesday, urging the country’s bishops to take action and hold the alleged perpetrators accountable.

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THAILAND

"Maritime Spirits": Southeast Asia Meets Venice

Published on 23/04/2024

» The Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) Foundation presents The Spirits of Maritime Crossing, a group exhibition by artists from Southeast Asia examining the themes of displacement, diaspora, and colonialism through the lens of the ocean curated by Prof. Dr. Apinan Poshyananda, Artistic Director of Bangkok Art Biennale. The exhibition is co-hosted by One Bangkok and is on view from 20th April to 24th November 2024 at Palazzo Smith Mangilli Valmarana, Venice, which has not been accessible to the public for 11 years.

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TRAVEL

The charm of Songkran

Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/04/2024

» After being listed as a Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage late last year, Songkran is gaining momentum in drawing tourists to Thailand. In an attempt to boost tourism, Thai New Year celebrations get under way today and will last until April 17 in various places.