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Blaze at Songkhla landfill damages 50 rai, air quality monitored
Published on 23/04/2026
» SONGKHLA — A fire that broke out early Thursday at the Songkhla City municipal landfill damaged about 50 rai (80,000 square metres) of the site before being brought under control, with authorities warning nearby residents to stay alert for potential health effects.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 23/04/2026
» PARIS — The latest developments in the Middle East war:
Security Council scraps MoU 44, citing stalled talks, rising tensions with Cambodia
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/04/2026
» The National Security Council on Thursday resolved to terminate MoU 44 — the 2001 memorandum on overlapping maritime claims with Cambodia — saying the pact has failed to deliver results and has instead fuelled mistrust between the neighbouring countries.
Iran defies US blockade to claim Hormuz tolls
AFP, Published on 23/04/2026
» TEHRAN - Iran has banked the first proceeds from the tolls it is exacting on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior official said Thursday, as disruption triggered by the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic continued to batter the world economy.
Honda to halt South Korea car sales
Published on 23/04/2026
» TOKYO - Honda Motor said on Thursday it has decided to discontinue its automobile sales operations in South Korea at the year-end, citing changes in the environment surrounding the global and South Korean automobile markets.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 23/04/2026
» The latest developments in the Middle East war as of 4pm on April 23, Thailand time:
More bookings, shorter trips: Chinese adjust to higher fuel prices for Labour Day break
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/04/2026
» HONG KONG — The number of Chinese tourists deciding to travel during the five-day Labour Day holiday at the start of next month could rival or exceed last year's headcount despite higher global fuel prices, analysts said, adding travellers were likely to prefer shorter trips to save on transport costs.
Russian billionaires’ wealth up 11% despite war and sanctions
Published on 23/04/2026
» MOSCOW - Russian billionaires increased their wealth by 11% to a record $696.5 billion over the past year despite the war in Ukraine and the toughest Western sanctions ever imposed on a major economy, Forbes Russia has reported.
UK and France sign deal to curb migrant crossings
AFP, Published on 23/04/2026
» PARIS - Britain and France have agreed a new three-year deal to stop undocumented migrants making the risky journey across the Channel in small boats, the two sides announced.
‘Dancing in their hands’: Japan’s kabuki wig masters
AFP, Published on 23/04/2026
» TOKYO - Every actor in kabuki — a traditional Japanese performing art celebrated for its striking makeup and elaborate costumes — relies on one final, essential element to fully inhabit their role: the wig.