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US ‘support’ for multinational force in Ukraine proposed
AFP, Published on 06/01/2026
» PARIS - The United States would lead a “ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism” with European participation if a peace deal is agreed in the Russia-Ukraine war, Kyiv’s allies said in a draft statement seen by AFP ahead of a summit in Paris on Tuesday.
Parts of Europe in deep freeze, travel disrupted
Reuters, Published on 06/01/2026
» AMSTERDAM - Freezing weather gripped swathes of Europe on Tuesday, with snow and icy conditions forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights in the Netherlands and leading to the deaths of five people on French roads.
‘Big Joke’ bribery evidence released
WASSAYOS NGAMKHAM, Published on 06/01/2026
» The Royal Thai Police on Tuesday released video and audio evidence in the high-profile bribery case involving former deputy national police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, following an allegation made by a former aide.
Rights groups say at least 25 dead in Iran protests
Reuters, Published on 06/01/2026
» At least 25 people have been killed in Iran during the first nine days of protests that started in the bazaar of Tehran over the plunging value of the currency and soaring inflation, according to rights groups.
Ukraine’s allies discuss security guarantees in Paris
AFP, Published on 06/01/2026
» PARIS - Key European allies of Ukraine and top US envoys were to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Tuesday in their latest bid to agree security guarantees for any ceasefire in Russia’s war against its neighbour.
Conflict overshadows New Year celebrations along border
Petprakai Hansiri, Published on 06/01/2026
» While Bangkok and other major cities are illuminated with festive lights to welcome in 2026, communities along the Thai-Cambodian border are marking the holiday under the shadow of conflict.
Woman, 2 teens arrested at Hong Kong airport for carrying suspected weapons
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/01/2026
» A woman and two teenagers bound for the United States and Canada have been arrested at Hong Kong International Airport after suspected pepper spray canisters and brass knuckles were found in their luggage.
Dust pollution levels again rising in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 06/01/2026
» The Bangkok Air Quality Information Centre reported rising levels of PM2.5 dust on Tuesday, with a 24 hour average concentration of 20.8-45.2 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³), exceeding the official health standard.
Landmines destroy limbs, lives on Bangladesh-Myanmar border
AFP, Published on 06/01/2026
» BANDARBAN, Bangladesh - In the dense hill forests along Bangladesh's border with war-torn Myanmar, villagers are losing limbs to landmines, casualties of a conflict not of their making.
Hong Kong ranked fourth for 'post-Covid air transit connectivity in Asia-Pacific'
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/01/2026
» Hong Kong ranked fourth in a university study on air transit connectivity at 16 aviation hubs across the Asia-Pacific in 2023.