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Ex-South Korea leader apologises for martial law crisis
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» SEOUL - South Korea's disgraced former president Yoon Suk Yeol apologised on Friday for the "hardship" caused by his 2024 martial law decree, a day after he was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection.
Protect Hong Kongers in Japan, authorities urge Tokyo after tourist attacked
Published on 20/02/2026
» Authorities in Hong Kong have expressed concern to the local Japanese consulate after a resident was struck on the head with a beer bottle in Sapporo and have called on Tokyo to better protect visitors from the city.
Trump says he will release files on aliens and UFOs
New York Times, Published on 20/02/2026
» NEW YORK — President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he had directed his administration to begin releasing files related to aliens, extraterrestrial life and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), only hours after attacking former President Barack Obama for saying that aliens were real.
Venezuela parliament unanimously approves amnesty law
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» CARACAS — Venezuela's National Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved a long-awaited amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners jailed for being government detractors.
China’s drone exports to Russia use a new route through Thailand
Published on 20/02/2026
» On the 30th floor of the Chartered Square building in downtown Bangkok, the low-key office of Skyhub Technologies Ltd serves as a nexus for a burgeoning and contentious trade.
North Korea opens key party congress
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» SEOUL — North Korea has opened a key party congress, state media said Friday, a once-in-five-years showcase that analysts say will outline a wide range of national priorities, including nuclear objectives.
Sovereign technology key to national security, say pundits
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand must develop its own sovereign technology and innovative infrastructure to ensure long-term national security and economic growth, say tech researchers and a military official.
RTA stresses readiness, diplomatic action
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has assured the public that it is fully prepared to protect national sovereignty and has addressed recent claims by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet of Thai territorial encroachment through diplomatic channels.
Starlink loss a blow to Russian forces in Ukraine: experts
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - US tech titan Elon Musk's move to cut Russian access to his Starlink satellites over Ukraine has probably disrupted Russian forces' tactical command and restricted their offensive capacity, but the war goes on.
When voters look beyond credentials
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/02/2026
» Many observers of Thai politics may be wondering why the following individual of such distinguished standing failed to secure a seat in parliament in the Feb 8 election. He holds the title of professor and earned a doctoral degree in engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the world's most renowned universities. He previously contested the 2022 Bangkok gubernatorial election, securing more than 250,000 votes. He has also achieved notable academic success and served as president of King Mongkut's Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang. With credentials such as these, his electoral defeat has come as a surprise to many.