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More than 2,400 people remain missing after a catastrophic flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border, with Nepal reporting 579 deaths and Chinese authorities confirming seven additional fatalities on the Tibetan side. Rescue teams are combing mountainous terrain and riverbanks after torrents of mud, rock and debris washed through communities, as authorities evacuated 555 stranded tourists from Tibet, including 499 Chinese nationals, with the disaster also prompting seven recoveries in India. Hindu pilgrims en route to Mount Kailash are among the missing, and investigators are examining…

Meta has agreed to a settlement worth up to US$16.68 billion over allegations that Facebook and Instagram harmed children and mishandled the data of young users, reached during a federal…

Suvarnabhumi Airport Tops Global List for Airline Diversity, Eyes Top 20 Global Ranking Bangkok, July 21, 2025 – Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport has secured the top global ranking for the highest number of airlines operating from a single airport, according to a recent report by Brilliant Maps. The Bangkok-based gateway now hosts 113 airlines, surpassing […]

LONDON, July 15, 2025 — Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic and often controversial frontman of Black Sabbath and a foundational figure in the rise of heavy metal, has died at the age of 76. His family announced his passing on Tuesday morning in Birmingham, England, just weeks after his farewell concert, which marked a final reunion […]

Chinese Tourist Dies After Tree Falls During Sudden Storm on Phuket Island A Chinese tourist was killed and her husband injured on the afternoon of July 20, 2025, when a tree collapsed during a sudden tropical storm on Coral Island, a popular beach destination near Phuket. The fatal accident occurred amid strong winds associated with […]

Thai Government Condemns Cambodia Over Border Landmines BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thai government formally condemned Cambodia’s alleged use of anti-personnel landmines in a disputed border area, calling it a violation of international law, following an incident in which three Thai soldiers were injured. The remarks came during separate press briefings held by the Ministry of […]

Tropical Storm Vipa to Bring Heavy Rain and Flood Risk to Northern and Central Thailand BANGKOK — Northern and central parts of Thailand are expected to face heavy to very heavy rainfall from Tuesday, July 22, to Thursday, July 24, 2025, as Tropical Storm Vipa advances toward mainland Southeast Asia. The storm, currently heading toward […]

BANGKOK — Thailand will not agree to eliminate tariffs on all U.S. goods as part of ongoing trade negotiations, citing potential harm to domestic industries and strategic sectors. Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul made the statement ahead of a high-level meeting between Thailand’s trade delegation and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) […]

Air India has reported no mechanical issues with the fuel control switches on its Boeing 787 aircraft following precautionary inspections ordered after a fatal crash near Ahmedabad on June 14 that killed 260 people. An internal review conducted by Air India found no problems with the locking mechanisms of the fuel control switches on its […]

A preliminary investigation into the crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has found that both engines lost power due to a fuel cutoff shortly after takeoff on June 12, 2025. The incident, which occurred near Ahmedabad, resulted in the deaths of 260 people, including casualties on the ground. The aircraft was operating flight […]

Elon Musk announced on Saturday, July 6, that he is launching a new political party, following a public fallout with President Donald Trump over a contentious domestic policy bill. The move marks a sharp political turn for Musk, who had been among Trump’s most influential supporters and top campaign donors. The announcement came one day […]

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) announced on June 26 that it has launched a paid subscription model for users in the United States, requiring regular visitors to its news website to pay for full access. The move comes as the broadcaster seeks new revenue sources amid ongoing discussions with the UK government about future funding. […]

Ahmedabad, India – A London-bound Air India flight crashed into a residential area in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12, 2025, resulting in the deaths of at least 265 people. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner had just taken off when it went down, killing nearly all passengers and crew on board, along […]

Brian Wilson, the musical mastermind behind The Beach Boys and one of America’s most influential songwriters, passed away at 82, his family confirmed on 11 June. The cause of death was not disclosed, though Wilson had been under legal conservatorship since 2024 due to a major neurocognitive disorder. Widely regarded as a pioneer of the […]

China and Vietnam resumed passenger rail service between Hanoi and Nanning on May 26, 2025, reinstating a cross-border route that had been suspended for five years due to pandemic-related border closures. The move is expected to support growing tourism and facilitate international travel in both countries. The train service, initially launched in 2009, was halted […]

The election of Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV marked a historic moment for the Catholic Church and the United States. As the first American pontiff, his appointment was met with notable attention from political leaders across continents, each emphasizing the spiritual and diplomatic implications of his papacy. US President Donald Trump called the […]

On April 29, 2025, volunteers in Prachuap Khiri Khan gathered to clean the beachfront area of Wing 5 Airbase as part of a commemorative volunteer effort marking the birthday of His Royal Highness Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti. The event, which began at 3:00 PM, was officiated by Deputy Governor Prateep Boriboonrat and involved participation from government […]

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila on Tuesday following an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant related to his controversial war on drugs. The 79-year-old faces charges of crimes against humanity, specifically murder, for a crackdown that human rights groups estimate led to the deaths of tens of thousands, many from impoverished communities […]

Gene Hackman, the two-time Academy Award-winning actor whose performances in The French Connection, Unforgiven, and The Conversation cemented his status as one of Hollywood’s most formidable talents, was found dead alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on February 26, 2025. Authorities stated that no foul play is suspected, though the cause of death […]

Vietnam has announced plans to utilize Chinese loans for the construction of a new $8.3 billion railway project aimed at improving transport connections between the two neighboring countries. This development comes as Vietnam seeks to modernize its aging rail infrastructure to support the country’s growing economic demands. The new 391-kilometer railway will span from the […]