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Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils
AFP, Published on 23/02/2026
» KANO (NIGERIA) - The Nigerian government paid Boko Haram militants a "huge" ransom of millions of dollars to free up to 230 children and staff the jihadists abducted from a Catholic school in November, intelligence sources told AFP.
Japanese “nude festival” leaves six men hospitalised
Published on 23/02/2026
» OKAYAMA — Six men were injured in a crush during this year’s Hadaka Matsuri at Saidaiji Kannon Temple in Okayama, Japanese authorities said.
Iran says would respond 'ferociously' to any US attack, even limited strikes
AFP, Published on 23/02/2026
» PARIS — Iran said Monday that a US attack of any scale would spur the Islamic republic to respond "ferociously", after President Donald Trump said he was considering limited strikes against the country.
'Running Man Thailand' pilot episode receives great cheer online
Published on 23/02/2026
» With the first episode airing last Sunday, let’s get to know the viral Korean variety show that has just landed in Thailand.
Dead man walking
Business, Published on 23/02/2026
» Being labelled the "sick man of Asia" has forced Thailand to reassess the long‑standing problems causing its "chronic economic illness".
'One Battle' triumphs at BAFTAs that honour British talent
AFP, Published on 23/02/2026
» LONDON - Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" continued its awards season streak by winning the top prize at the BAFTAs on Sunday, with the British awards also recognising homegrown talent across categories.
Thailand is losing ground to Vietnam
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/02/2026
» Vietnam's GDP is likely to catch up with Thailand's within two years unless the latter undertakes meaningful economic reforms, warn two academics.
Top Mexican drug cartel leader killed
AFP, Published on 23/02/2026
» MEXICO CITY - Mexico confirmed on Sunday that soldiers killed a powerful drug cartel leader who was one of the most wanted men here and in the United States.
'Ohkajhu' restaurant logo used in online scam
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/02/2026
» A 75-year-old former civil servant has lost almost 24 million baht to an online investment scam that hijacked the name of a popular restaurant brand, the Anti Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) yesterday.
Songkhla man admits to setting pet husky on fire
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 23/02/2026
» SONGKHLA: A 56-year-old man who set fire to a pet Siberian husky named Molly, leading to her death, told police on Saturday that "the dog bit my fighting cock".