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Students killed at Myanmar boarding school as junta escalates air war
Published on 15/09/2025
» A Myanmar military airstrike on a school last week killed at least 19 students, an ethnic militia said, as the war-torn nation's ruling junta steps up a campaign to retake territory ahead of a planned election in December.
Beyond blood
Life, Published on 15/09/2025
» At 13, Chalandala menstruated for the first time but it gradually caused her to feel alienated from her body. "It was a signal that I would assume responsibilities of a woman's role," she told Life.
Stepping up the poverty fight
News, Published on 15/09/2025
» Faced with a slowing global economy and rising debts, many developing-country governments may be tempted to scale back anti-poverty programmes. That would be a grave mistake. Combating poverty is not just a moral imperative; it is also crucial for economic stability, conflict prevention, and long-term development.
Alleged Kirk killer had 'leftist' beliefs, Utah governor says
AFP, Published on 15/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - The man arrested over conservative influencer Charlie Kirk's assassination was romantically involved with a transgender roommate and had "leftist ideology," Utah's governor said Sunday, confirming details likely to inflame the contentious national debate over the killing.
Thai stocks to benefit from Indonesia turmoil
Published on 14/09/2025
» Political upheaval is driving a split in Southeast Asia’s financial landscape, as investors bet that the worst may finally be over in Thailand but only just getting started in Indonesia.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing caught, widow vows to carry on fight
AFP, Published on 14/09/2025
» ST. GEORGE (UNITED STATES) - The widow of prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk pledged Friday to carry on her husband's work, after US authorities announced his alleged assassin had finally been captured.
Who is Tyler Robinson, alleged killer of Charlie Kirk?
AFP, Published on 14/09/2025
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - How did Tyler Robinson -- a straight-A student raised Mormon by Republican parents -- become the alleged assassin of right-wing mega-influencer Charlie Kirk?
Theft prank; evil eye; durian feast; errant monk
News, Published on 14/09/2025
» An Udon Thani man, frustrated with life, stole gold rings from two stores in succession, claiming he wanted to go to jail to "take a rest".
On top of the world in Kathmandu
Roger Crutchley, Published on 14/09/2025
» I was sorry to read about the unrest in Kathmandu this week. As a kid in the UK during the 1950s I used to daydream about far away places with strange-sounding names. One of those places was Kathmandu.
Sea Thailand Leads Wishlist Financial Literacy Tournament
Published on 11/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 2025 – Building money skills through play, the second annual “Wishlist Thailand Tournament 2025” brings together Sea (Thailand)—the internet platform behind Garena, Shopee and Monee—and the Institute of Board Game for Learning. The competition promotes personal financial skills and resilience by expanding the reach of the “Wishlist: Allocate Money, Fulfill Your Dreams” board game among students, teachers and parents, and this year extends to youth, families and the general public. With a prize pool of more than 50,000 baht and prestigious trophies, the final round was recently held at EmSphere in Bangkok.