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Elderly Britons back in UK after Taliban release
AFP, Published on 20/09/2025
» LONDON - An elderly British couple released by the Taliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK on Saturday.
Macron takes risk with Palestinian state recognition
AFP, Published on 20/09/2025
» PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron scored a major diplomatic coup by declaring his intention to recognise a Palestinian state but the move risks being followed by bitter retaliation from Israel while not providing concrete benefits to the Palestinians, analysts and sources say.
The winds of change
Published on 20/09/2025
» A big shift in Thai politics is expected following Paetongtarn's fall, with conservatives and progressives ready to pounce v The Democrats face a leadership contest and the possible return of Abhisit Vejjajiva, who many feel can save them from oblivion.
Hope for more rate cuts buoy Asian shares
Business, Published on 20/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares were headed for weekly gains on Friday on hopes of further interest rate cuts around the world, though the Nikkei retreated from record highs after the Bank of Japan said it would start to offload some of its massive equity fund holdings.
Outsiders shore up cabinet
Published on 20/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has appointed nine non-politicians to his new cabinet, ensuring their expertise will benefit the development of the country during his short-term administration.
PP questions BJT absence at charter talks
Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2025
» The People's Party has questioned the Bhumjaithai Party's (BJT) absence from a House discussion on charter amendment, as three major political parties prepare to submit a draft amendment to Section 256, paving the way for the drafting of a new constitution.
Case dismissed for 3 ex-PAD leaders
Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed a case against three former leaders of the now-defunct People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) over a 2008 break-in and damage done to the headquarters of a state-run TV station while reducing the sentence for a fourth defendant.
BJT may seek wriggle room from pact
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/09/2025
» Now that the dust has settled, it appears the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) is discreetly abandoning its promises regarding the push to rewrite the charter -- a major condition in exchange for the People's Party's (PP) support for its leader's premiership bid.
Israel army says will use 'unprecedented force' in Gaza City
AFP, Published on 19/09/2025
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - The Israeli military warned on Friday it will operate with "unprecedented force" in Gaza City, urging residents to flee southwards while announcing the closure of a temporary evacuation route opened 48 hours earlier.
Thai military chiefs decide to close Cambodia border indefinitely
Online Reporters, Published on 19/09/2025
» Commanders of the Thai armed forces have unanimously voted to indefinitely shutter Thailand's border with Cambodia until the neighbouring nation is no longer deemed a threat, as well as to erect fencing.