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French court jails Lafarge ex-CEO for funding IS in Syria
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - A French court on Monday fined the cement group Lafarge over $1.3 million and sentenced its former boss to six years in prison for paying protection money to the Islamic State group and other jihadists to maintain its business in war-torn Syria.
US announces beginning of blockade of Iranian ports
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» TEHRAN - The US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports on Monday, after talks between the warring sides in Pakistan collapsed, and despite the Iranian military warning that it would treat any such action as an act of piracy.
China model gains appeal in Vietnam as police expand power
Reuters, Published on 13/04/2026
» HANOI - Vietnam is increasingly edging closer to China's model of governance, tightening state control while embracing Chinese technology and regulation as its most powerful leader in decades heads to Beijing this week, according to internal documents, public policy plans and sources.
Households sign up for security plan
Post Reporters, Published on 13/04/2026
» The nationwide home security initiative launched for the Songkran festival has drawn a positive response, with 1,869 households registering on its first day.
Foreigners set off fire extinguisher on Walking Street
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/04/2026
» Two foreigners discharged a fire extinguisher, instead of just splashing water, during Songkran celebrations in the middle of Walking Street, Pattaya, in the early hours of Sunday.
Runoff looms as Fujimori leads troubled Peru vote
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» LIMA - Right‑wing candidate Keiko Fujimori led exit polls following Peru's troubled presidential election Sunday, but failed to avoid a runoff after a tight vote marred by irregularities and a police raid on the country's election authority.
Police launch probe after TV director lured to Poipet scam camp
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/04/2026
» An investigation is under way into a case involving a TV series director who was allegedly lured across the border to Cambodia, forced to open mule bank accounts for a scam network and held for about two weeks before being released, police said.
Delays mar voting as crisis-hit Peru picks ninth president in decade
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» LIMA - Hours-long delays marred voting in Peru's presidential and legislative elections Sunday, with weary voters hoping to end political chaos that has seen nine presidents ousted or jailed in a decade.
PM wishes nation a happy holiday
Post Reporters, Published on 12/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has extended well-wishes to the public for the Songkran holidays, encouraging people to celebrate with family while prioritising safety and responsibility as festivities begin nationwide.
Revellers forgo water, discharge fire extinguisher on Walking Street
To: Amporn Sangkaew), Published on 12/04/2026
» PATTAYA - Two foreigners discharged a fire extinguisher, instead of just splashing water, during Songkran celebrations in the middle of Walking Street, allegedly causing damage and creating a public disturbance, in the early hours of Sunday.