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It's a bit on the warm side in the UK
Roger Crutchley, Published on 06/07/2025
» It seems a trifle strange to be sitting in Bangkok and reading about a heatwave in London, but at times last week it's been hotter in Britain than Thailand, while the rest of Europe has also been sizzling. You know something is wrong when at Wimbledon the umbrellas have been going up not for the rain but to protect spectators from the sun.
'Rain bombs' revive fears of 2011 floods
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/06/2025
» Thailand's recent "rain bombs" have triggered concern about a repeat of the massive floods in 2011 that caused widespread losses, paralysed cities and stung the economy.
'Rain bombs' revive fears of 2011 floods
News, Published on 04/06/2025
» Thailand's recent "rain bombs" have triggered concern about a repeat of the massive floods in 2011 that caused widespread losses, paralysed cities and stung the economy.
Bangkok girds for big rains
Published on 01/06/2025
» As Thailand officially enters the 2025 monsoon season, concerns about prolonged heavy rainfall and potential flooding are rising, particularly in Bangkok.
US strikes in Yemen kill 31 as Trump vows to end Huthi attacks
AFP, Published on 16/03/2025
» SANAA - The first US strikes against Yemen's Huthis since Donald Trump took office killed 31 people, the rebels said Sunday, with the US president warning "hell will rain down upon" the Iran-backed group if it did not stop attacking shipping.
Fear stalks DR Congo city Goma as artillery fire shakes ground
AFP, Published on 25/01/2025
» GOMA (DR CONGO) - Explosions rocked the ground in the main city in DR Congo's east on Friday as intensifying clashes between the country's army and M23 fighters gripped the region.
Navigating 'rain bombs'
Life, Patipat Janthong, Published on 17/09/2024
» 'Travelling around is hard, and I'm scared of snakes. Last year, the flood lasted only three days, but this year it's been much longer. Every time it floods, the vegetables I plant die," says Nathanicha Lamai, an 8-year-old second-grader, as she shares her feelings about the flooding that has submerged her home in Sukhothai, caused by the overflowing Yom River.
Seed bomb threat to forest ecology
Editorial, Published on 01/09/2024
» Despite public concern over invasive species like the blackchin tilapia, which is rapidly spreading and threatening river and marine ecosystems nationwide, forest authorities are now putting rainforests at risk by seed bombing with non-native species. This reckless action must stop.
Currents of change
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/03/2024
» The Venice Biennale is a prestigious international cultural exhibition. This year, 15 Southeast Asian artists are set to contribute to its 60th edition and showcase their talent at the exhibition "The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing". The exhibition will be held at Palazzo Smith Mangilli Valmarana which will open to the public after being closed for 12 years for this momentous event.
Ukraine struggles to pierce Russian lines
AFP, Published on 12/10/2023
» ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, Ukraine - When Ukraine announced it had re-captured the village of Robotyne, its message to the world was that it had found a way to pierce Russian lines on the southern front.