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‘It’s suffocating’: Why Chiang Mai’s air is among the world’s worst right now
PAI (Thailand), April 4 — After hours spent in the thick pollution-choking parts of northern Thailand, Pon Doikam gets home and blows her burning nose to find blood clots spattered […]
A civilian façade: How Myanmar’s junta rebranded power under Min Aung Hlaing
NAYPYIDAW, April 4 — His name was not on the ballot, neither did his photographs appear on campaign posters. But one man loomed large over the general election held in […]
Under global spotlight, Australia turns up the heat on Big Tech over underage social media
SYDNEY, April 3 — Since Australia banned children from using social media in December, lawmakers from Spain to Malaysia have expressed interest in following suit, while US courts have found tech […]
WHO flags multiple attacks on health facilities in Iran amid escalating conflict
PARIS, April 3 — The World Health Organisation warned Friday about “multiple attacks on health” in Iran in recent days, while paying tribute to the Pasteur Institute in the capital […]
Ceiling panel collapse at Philippines’ Ninoy Aquino Airport injures seven, operations unaffected
MANILA, April 3 — At least seven people were injured when a ceiling panel collapsed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1, Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported. In a statement, […]
S. Korea, France pledge joint action for maritime safety in Strait of Hormuz
SEOUL, April 3 — Leaders of South Korea and France on Friday pledged to cooperate on maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz amid the continued West Asia tensions, reported […]
Lights out early: Bangladesh cuts office hours, rolls out austerity drive to curb energy use
DHAKA, April 3 — The Bangladeshi government has decided to reduce office hours and take a series of austerity measures to cope with the ongoing global energy crisis triggered by […]
Thailand probes suspected fuel hoarding after 57m-litre supply gap
BANGKOK, April 3 — Thai authorities have launched a nationwide investigation into illegal fuel hoarding after uncovering a 57-million-litre discrepancy in oil shipments to Surat Thani province early this month. […]
Hegseth asks US Army chief of staff to step down as military shake-up deepens
WASHINGTON, April 3 — Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has asked General Randy George to step down as chief of staff of the US Army, an official said yesterday. George […]
Flotilla 2.0: 1,000 pro-Palestinian activists to relaunch Gaza mission from Barcelona on April 12
BARCELONA, April 3 — A flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists who attempted to reach Gaza last year said yesterday they would launch a new mission to the devastated territory from Barcelona […]