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Belarus frees 123 political prisoners
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/12/2025
» Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko ordered the release of 123 political prisoners, pushing his opponents into exile hours after the United States announced it would lift sanctions on his country’s potash industry.
Border clashes continue as leaders await Trump call
News Agencies, Published on 11/12/2025
» SURIN - Renewed fighting raged at the border of Cambodia and Thailand on Thursday morning, with combat heard near centuries-old temples, ahead of expected phone calls from US President Donald Trump to the leaders of the two countries.
Malaysian leader tries to nudge warring sides back to table
News Agencies and Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2025
» Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says he has spoken to the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia, who expressed openness to continue negotiations amid fierce fighting between the two countries.
Remains of last Thai hostage in Gaza repatriated
News Agencies, Published on 10/12/2025
» The body of the last Thai national held hostage in Gaza since the Oct 7, 2023 attack on Israel was returned home on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
US seeks to expand social media checks for visa approval
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/12/2025
» The United States is proposing that foreign visitors provide their social media history over the last five years to enter the country, including those from Australia, Germany, Japan and the UK who can now enter without a visa.
Owners of Goa bar flee to Phuket after deadly fire
Bangkok Post and News Agencies, Published on 09/12/2025
» The owners of an Indian nightclub fled to Phuket hours after a fire ripped through a nightclub in the western state of Goa, killing 25, authorities in India say.
Hong Kong warns international media against ‘smear campaign’
News Agencies, Published on 06/12/2025
» Authorities in Hong Kong summoned international news organisations to a rare meeting on Saturday to warn them against “false information and smear campaigns” surrounding the city’s deadliest fire in nearly eight decades and upcoming legislative elections.
Osaka expo's economic impact estimated at B618bn: think tank
Kyodo News, Published on 04/12/2025
» The World Exposition in Osaka is estimated to have generated an economic ripple effect of 3.05 trillion yen (618 billion baht), sowing the seeds for economic growth while the benefits struggled to expand to a wide area beyond the venue, a report by a private think tank showed on Wednesday.
Swan on tracks halts bullet train services in northeastern Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 03/12/2025
» Bullet train services on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line in northeastern Japan were temporarily suspended on Wednesday morning after a swan was spotted on the tracks, the railway operator said.
Chinese man arrested for brandishing knife in Tokyo DisneySea hotel
Kyodo News, Published on 03/12/2025
» A Chinese man has been arrested for allegedly brandishing a knife in a banquet room of a hotel located inside the Tokyo DisneySea amusement park, according to police.