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Exile songs resurface
Life, John Clewley, Published on 27/09/2025
» From the early 1970s to the 80s, Mogadishu boasted one of the Horn of Africa's liveliest night scenes with groups from this "Golden Era" like Dur Dur Band entertaining at clubs and hotels across the city. A coup in 1991 and subsequent civil war put a stop to the music and musicians had to go underground or migrate. Those who went by the latter route took their music and culture across the Somali diaspora (one of Africa's largest).
Trump's UK state visit turns to politics after regal welcome
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» CHEQUERS — Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thursday welcomed Donald Trump to his country home of Chequers for talks on difficult issues including trade, Ukraine and Gaza after the US president hailed his second state visit to the UK as the "highest honour".
White House lashes out at 'South Park' Trump parody
AFP, Published on 25/07/2025
» LOS ANGELES - The White House on Thursday lashed out at the creators of "South Park" after the bawdy satire skewered Donald Trump in an episode featuring an AI-generated version of the US president crawling naked through a desert.
Children of the Mekong
Life, Nattha Keenapan, Published on 21/07/2025
» As morning mist lifted over the Mekong River, a group of children, aged five to 17, gathered along its banks not just to admire its beauty but to tell its story. Over the course of three days, 40 children from Chiang Khan, a scenic town in the northeastern province of Loei, participated in a workshop to reconnect with their roots and raise their voice for the environment.
Senior monk linked to new scandal not from Bangkok, say police
Online Reporters, Published on 19/07/2025
» A prominent monk implicated in an alleged embezzlement case involving temple funds and affairs with a woman is based outside of Bangkok, a senior police officer said on Saturday.
Your horoscope for July 18-24
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 18/07/2025
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
The next guardians of the sea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» When Natyada Thuasawad gazes upon the vast sea, she sees assets. A student at Prince of Songkla University, Ms Natyada said the sea is a key source of revenue for Thailand, offering people food and exciting tourist attractions along shorelines and on islands.
Disgraced ex-monks in sex scandal face embezzlement probe
Published on 11/07/2025
» The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) is considering criminal complaints against former senior monks embroiled in a major sex scandal if an investigation finds they embezzled money from temples.
Australia cancels Kanye West's visa over 'Heil Hitler' song
Reuters, Published on 02/07/2025
» SYDNEY — Kanye West, also known as Ye, has had his Australian visa cancelled after he released “Heil Hitler”, a song promoting Nazism, the country’s home affairs minister said on Wednesday.
Paetongtarn feels heat over leaked call
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/06/2025
» Thai-Cambodian relations have sharply deteriorated following the leak of a phone call between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. Speaking on Wednesday after the audio surfaced, the premier admitted she had lost trust in Hun Sen.