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Court rejects Duterte challenge
AFP, Published on 22/04/2026
» THE HAGUE - International Criminal Court judges on Wednesday threw out a challenge against the court’s jurisdiction by Rodrigo Duterte, meaning the former Philippines president could still stand trial over his war on drugs.
PM Anutin welcomes outlook upgrade by Moody’s
Mongkol Bangprapa and Reuters, Published on 22/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has welcomed the decision by Moody’s Investors Service to revise Thailand’s credit outlook from “negative” to “stable” while affirming its sovereign rating at Baa1.
Tiny, defiant Nile island caught up in Sudanese war
AFP, Published on 22/04/2026
» KHARTOUM - For nearly two years, Al-Shubbak watched through ancient grey eyes as Tuti, the crescent-shaped island in the heart of the Sudanese capital she calls home, emptied of its inhabitants under a punishing paramilitary siege.
Generali Thailand Announces Strong Business Performance in 2025
Published on 22/04/2026
» Generali Thailand reinforces its strong business performance under the strategy “LIFETIME PARTNER 27: DRIVING EXCELLENCE”, achieving gross written premiums of THB 16.1 billion, representing a growth of 22%. The company continues to accelerate excellence by strengthening three core pillars: Distribution, Customer, and People to drive sustainable growth, while navigating global challenges including geopolitical risks, inflation, economic volatility, and health-related risks.
Delicate extraction: Malaysia offers rare earths alternative to China
AFP, Published on 22/04/2026
» GEBENG (MALAYSIA) - Workers load tonnes of rare earth minerals into bags ready for shipping at a refinery in eastern Malaysia, fuelling the global pushback against China's grip on the critical sector.
Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/04/2026
» Immigration authorities and real estate executives held a meeting in Phuket on Tuesday to clarify the new long-stay visa programme for foreign real estate investors, which aims to attract high-potential buyers.
Mexico pyramid shooter inspired by Columbine attack, pre-Hispanic sacrifices
AFP, Published on 22/04/2026
» MEXICO CITY - Julio Cesar Jasso Ramirez, the 27-year-old gunman behind Monday's shooting at Mexico's famed Teotihuacan pyramids, drew inspiration from pre-Hispanic sacrifices and the notorious 1999 US shooting at Columbine High School, according to investigators.
Central Group deepens European push
Business, Published on 22/04/2026
» Central Group marks 15 years of expansion in Europe with new flagship launches and strategic leadership appointments.
Govt denies plotting VAT hike
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2026
» The government has firmly denied reports suggesting a planned hike in value-added tax (VAT) from 7% to 10%, describing the claims as misinformation and reiterating its commitment to easing the cost of living for the general public.
Border on alert amid Myanmar raids
News, Assawin Pinitwong, Published on 22/04/2026
» Security has been tightened along the Thai–Myanmar border in Mae Hong Son province after Myanmar airstrikes hit Karen National Union (KNU) positions opposite Mae Sariang and Sob Moei districts, prompting Thai authorities to place ranger units and local agencies on 24-hour alert.