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Governments scramble to evacuate citizens from Israel, Iran
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» HONG KONG - Governments around the world are attempting to evacuate thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiralling Israel-Iran conflict, organising buses and planes and in some cases assisting people crossing borders on foot.
From Tehran to Toronto: an Iranian’s bid to flee war
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» SARAY, Turkey - Dragging two suitcases and wearing a rucksack, Homa looked exhausted after crossing the Turkish border following a long trip from Tehran where she’d been on holiday when the Israel-Iran war began.
King Gen to Launch Farizon EV Vans in Thailand
Published on 18/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 17, 2025 – King Gen Public Company Limited (KGEN) is making bold moves to expand its business portfolio, with plans to secure exclusive rights to import and distribute Farizon, a new energy commercial vehicle brand under the Geely Holding Group, in Thailand. The company aims to introduce Farizon’s smart, sustainable electric vehicle solutions to the Thai market, with a strong focus on environmental impact, safety, and innovation.
Connectivity conundrums
Life, James Hein, Published on 18/06/2025
» I'm travelling as I write this, so I thought it would be a good time to cover things like connectivity and the kind of issues I face even in 2025. Connectivity will typically revolve around your smartphone and I recommend you prepare for this in advance. Option one is a new sim card that you put in when you get to your destination.
Cabinet approves EV bus leasing for Bangkok
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/06/2025
» The cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme for Bangkok, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion baht.
Thailand has no plan to deport Cambodian workers: Paetongtarn
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 15/06/2025
» Thailand has no policy to push foreign workers back to their own countries, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Sunday amid continued border tensions with Cambodia.
Ukraine and Russia conduct another prisoner swap
AFP, Published on 14/06/2025
» KYIV - Ukraine and Russia conducted another POW swap — the fourth one in a week — the warring sides said on Saturday, under agreements reached in Istanbul earlier this month.
US-backed aid group says 5 workers killed by Hamas
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» GAZA CITY - A US- and Israeli-backed charity operating in Gaza has accused the Palestinian militant group Hamas of attacking aid workers en route to a distribution centre on Wednesday, saying at least five people were killed.
The $30m Egyptian pyramids tourism rebrand
News, Sherif Tarek, Published on 12/06/2025
» Some 2.5 million people visit the Pyramids of Giza each year with hopes of an epic experience befitting one of the World's Seven Wonders. But for decades, a trip to Egypt's most famous tourist spot meant battling crowds and parrying aggressive hawkers.
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» YEONCHEON — Two more BTS members were released from South Korean military service Wednesday, bringing the K-pop supergroup closer to a reunion as they promised fans a "better version" of themselves soon.