Showing 1 - 10 of 10,000
French court jails Lafarge ex-CEO for funding IS in Syria
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - A French court on Monday fined the cement group Lafarge over $1.3 million and sentenced its former boss to six years in prison for paying protection money to the Islamic State group and other jihadists to maintain its business in war-torn Syria.
Two border flashpoints reopened to visitors for Songkran
Online Reporters, Published on 13/04/2026
» SURIN - The army is allowing public access during Songkran to two strategic points fiercely contested during last year's border war with Cambodia - Ta Kwai ancient temple, which is a cultural heritage site, and nearby Hill 350.
Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade
Published on 13/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - Oil tankers are steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a US blockade later on Monday following failed peace talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend, shipping data showed.
Runoff looms as Fujimori leads troubled Peru vote
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» LIMA - Right‑wing candidate Keiko Fujimori led exit polls following Peru's troubled presidential election Sunday, but failed to avoid a runoff after a tight vote marred by irregularities and a police raid on the country's election authority.
Trat reports surge in arrivals despite global turmoil
News, Published on 13/04/2026
» The eastern province of Trat recently reported a 34% surge in tourist arrivals despite concerns about energy prices and the war in the Middle East, said the Trat Office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Nepal's new govt faces challenges
News, Published on 13/04/2026
» Nepal's new government, led by Balendra Shah, more popularly known as Balen, is moving fast and shaking the politics of the Himalayan nation.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The latest developments in the Middle East war:
Culture comes to Lumpini Park with Saneh Art By Songkran Festival 2026
Life, Published on 13/04/2026
» The iconic green space in front of Lumpini Pavilion at Lumpini Park on Rama IV Road has been transformed into a new open-air art destination for the Saneh Art By Songkran Festival 2026, which is running daily from 10am to 8pm until April 30.
Ubon monastery faces forest encroachment complaint
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/04/2026
» Forestry officials have filed an encroachment complaint against the Bo Nam Phra In Forest Monastery in Ubon Ratchathani province, following what they say have been repeated violations over the past two years.
UK pauses Chagos handover amid US objections
Published on 11/04/2026
» LONDON - The British government said on Saturday that it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands — home to the US-British air base on Diego Garcia — which has been criticised by US President Donald Trump.