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Minnesota lawmaker shot dead, another wounded in targeted attack
AFP, Published on 14/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - A gunman shot two Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota early Saturday, killing one and her husband and wounding the other, in what the northern US state's governor said were "politically motivated" attacks.
Trump set for huge US military parade amid 'No Kings' protests
AFP, Published on 14/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump will preside over a huge military parade in Washington on his 79th birthday Saturday, as nationwide protests rejecting his brand of politics underscore deep divisions over his second term.
Ukraine warns against drop in military aid
AFP, Published on 14/06/2025
» KYIV - Ukraine said on Saturday it hoped the military escalation between Israel and Iran would not lead to a drop in aid to Kyiv, at a time when European support is stalling without US engagement.
Calls grow for unified border strategy
Published on 14/06/2025
» Thailand’s government needs to adopt a unified communication strategy and a clearer plan for managing the border dispute with Cambodia, a forum in Bangkok heard on Saturday.
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.
Israel-Iran conflict: what we know
AFP, Published on 14/06/2025
» JERUSALEM - Israel targeted Iran’s air defence capabilities on Saturday, pressing on with a wave of massive attacks it began a day earlier that targeted Iranian nuclear and military facilities, prompting counterattacks by Iran.
Thailand’s Miss World Opal returns home
News, Published on 14/06/2025
» Thailand’s history-making Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri, Miss World 2025, arrived home on Saturday to take part in a joyous victory parade along Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok.
David Beckham among Britain’s new knights
Published on 14/06/2025
» LONDON - Former England football captain David Beckham and actor Gary Oldman were knighted in King Charles’ annual birthday honours list on Saturday, while sculptor Antony Gormley was made a Companion of Honour.
Protests and bad weather may rain on Trump’s parade
Published on 14/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - Nationwide protests against President Donald Trump, tensions in the Middle East amid Israel’s strikes on Iran and expected rainy weather in Washington could dampen spirits at a military parade on the US Army’s 250th anniversary, set to feature tanks on the streets and aircraft flying overhead.
Thailand and Cambodia to continue border talks Sunday
Published on 14/06/2025
» Thai and Cambodian officials will continue their talks on Sunday in Phnom Penh as they seek to ease tensions amid fears of military clashes after their long-running border dispute reignited, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday.