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China, Philippines trade blame over boat collision in disputed sea
AFP, Published on 12/10/2025
» MANILA - The Philippines said a Chinese ship deliberately rammed one of its government vessels in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, though Beijing blamed Manila for the incident.
Philippines accuses China of ramming vessel near disputed island
Published on 12/10/2025
» MANILA - The Philippines accused Chinese maritime forces of using water cannon and ramming a Filipino vessel near the Philippine-occupied Thitu Island, calling the actions a "clear threat" that escalates tensions in contested South China Sea waters.
Illinois sues to block National Guard deployment in Chicago
AFP, Published on 07/10/2025
» CHICAGO - The Democratic-led US state of Illinois filed suit on Monday to block President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago.
Trump authorises troops to Chicago as judge blocks Portland deployment
AFP, Published on 05/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump authorised deployment of troops to Chicago after a federal agent shot an allegedly armed motorist Saturday, while a judge blocked the Republican leader's attempt to send the military into Portland, another Democratic-run city.
From parking row to truck battle in Ayutthaya
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2025
» AYUTTHAYA: A parking dispute between an eatery owner’s group and a customer’s family escalated into a fight and then a truck-ramming battle in front of the restaurant in Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya district on Saturday.
Four Britons held for robbery of B2.3-million watch in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/09/2025
» PHUKET - Police have arrested four British men in connection with the robbery of a luxury watch worth 2.3 million baht from an American tourist in Thalang district of this resort province.
Foreigners ram tourist's motorbike, snatch B300,000 watch
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/09/2025
» Police were hunting for two foreign suspects who allegedly rammed a motorcycle ridden by an American tourist before robbing him of a luxury wristwatch worth more than 300,000 baht in Phuket on Thursday evening.
Foreigners ram US tourist's motorbike, snatch B300,000 watch
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/09/2025
» PHUKET: Police were hunting for two foreign suspects who allegedly rammed a motorcycle ridden by an American tourist before robbing him of a luxury wristwatch worth more than 300,000 baht in Thalang district of this island province on Thursday evening.
Day of anti-Macron ‘anger’ disrupting France
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» PARIS - French protesters on Thursday staged a day of nationwide disruption in a show of anger over President Emmanuel Macron’s budget policies, with mass protests expected, transport chaos and clashes between police and demonstrators.
Seville and Jefferson-Wooden enjoy maiden world titles, US savour field of gold
AFP, Published on 14/09/2025
» TOKYO - Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden recorded their first major victories in winning the men's and women's 100 metres world titles on Sunday, making it honours even between sprint powerhouses Jamaica and the United States.