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Filipina on Indonesia death row says planned transfer 'miracle'
AFP, Published on 13/12/2024
» A Filipina drug convict on death row in Indonesia told AFP from prison Friday that her planned transfer was a "miracle", in her first interview since Manila and Jakarta signed an agreement last week to repatriate her.
Korean Air buys majority stake in rival Asiana Airlines
AFP, Published on 12/12/2024
» South Korea's flag carrier Korean Air said on Thursday it had bought a majority stake in rival Asiana Airlines for $1 billion, making it the effective owner four years after first expressing its takeover intentions.
South Korea's Yoon vows to fight 'until the very last minute'
AFP, Published on 12/12/2024
» SEOUL - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday vowed to fight "until the very last minute" in a defiant address defending his shock decision last week to declare martial law and deploy troops to the country's parliament.
Fifa confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
AFP, Published on 12/12/2024
» Fifa on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record.
S. Korean ex-defence minister tried to kill himself
AFP, Published on 11/12/2024
» SEOUL - South Korea's former defence minister tried to kill himself shortly before he was formally arrested over his role in this month's martial law operation, a senior prisons official said on Wednesday.
Evacuations underway as Philippine volcano erupts
AFP, Published on 09/12/2024
» A volcano erupted in the central Philippines on Monday, sending a huge ash column high into the sky as the government ordered the evacuation of surrounding villages.
23 Thais still in Syria, people rejoice as Assad flees
Bangkok Post and AFP, Published on 09/12/2024
» A number of Thai citizens in Syria have decided to stay in that country to evaluate the situation before deciding whether they would return home.
Ambassador told to push for quick release of Thai fishing crew
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn and AFP, Published on 03/12/2024
» Thailand has urged the Myanmar ambassador to push for the immediate release of the four Thai citizens who are currently detained in the neighbouring country after their boat came under fire from Myanmar navy ships off the coast of Ranong last week.
Pongsakorn aims for second gold in Paris
Sports, Bangkok Post & AFP, Published on 04/09/2024
» Paris: Wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo will be bidding to win his second gold medal at the Paris Paralympic Games as he defends his men's 100m T53 title on Wednesday.
Brazil to stage 2027 Women's WC
Sports, AFP & Bangkok Post, Published on 18/05/2024
» The Women's World Cup will take place in South America for the first time after Brazil was chosen to host the 2027 edition at the 74th Fifa Congress yesterday.