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A fond farewell to the poster people
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/02/2026
» For a couple of months the streets in Bangkok and throughout Thailand have been decorated with posters of political candidates. But now the Big Day has arrived and soon the posters will disappear. In a strange sort of way, I will miss their presence as they were at least something to look at when stuck in the traffic. They generally appeared to be a cheerful lot, beaming at us with big cheesy grins as one would expect in the Land of Smiles.
Russia resumes strikes on freezing Ukrainian capital
AFP, Published on 03/02/2026
» KYIV - Russia launched its biggest drone and missile attack this year on Ukraine overnight, leaving hundreds of thousands without heating in freezing temperatures on Tuesday, just one day ahead of fresh talks aiming to find an end to the four-year war.
Ceremonies mark 100 days since Queen Mother’s death
Post Reporters, Published on 31/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Saturday led cabinet members in a merit-making ceremony at Government House to mark the 100-day memorial of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother.
ONE Championship: Kyaw Swar Win emerges as Myanmar’s new hero to light up Lumpinee on momentous Friday night
Published on 26/01/2026
» For years, Myanmar’s fight fans had one face to rally behind.
Living like sultans: Istanbul's pampered street cats
AFP, Published on 26/01/2026
» ISTANBUL - Kanyon is getting fat: since someone stole his basket, this white cat with grey markings who lives at an Istanbul shopping centre has been showered with snacks, love and affection.
Monks and politics
Oped, Postbag, Published on 26/01/2026
» Re: "Statue rivalry sows conflict", (Editorial, Jan 25).
Lam vows faster growth as he seeks to extend his hold on Vietnam
Published on 20/01/2026
» HANOI - In an address to the Communist Party congress that will decide his political future, Vietnam's top leader To Lam on Tuesday pledged annual economic growth of more than 10% for the remainder of the decade, despite global headwinds.
Syria's leader agrees truce deal with Kurds after govt troops advance
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» DAMASCUS - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday announced a deal with the chief of Kurdish-led forces that includes a ceasefire, after government troops advanced across Kurdish-held areas of the country's north and east.
Nepal royalists push for monarchy’s return as elections near
Online Reporters, Published on 12/01/2026
» KATHMANDU — Thousands rallied in Nepal's capital on Sunday, demanding the restoration of the deposed monarchy ahead of the elections scheduled for March.
New clashes in Iran as opposition urges more protests
AFP, Published on 08/01/2026
» Security forces used tear gas to disperse protesters in Iran as people angered by the economic situation in the Islamic republic kept up their challenge to the authorities and the exiled opposition Thursday urged them to step up their actions.