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Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0700Don't describe crims as 'grey Chinese', it stigmatizes us all, says ambassador
The Chinese ambassador has asked Thais to refrain from using the term "grey Chinese" when referring to criminals, because it stigmatizes all Chinese and creates a negative perception, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said ...
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0700US gives Philippines solar-powered sea drones to boost maritime surveillance
MANILA — The United States government has given four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicles to the Philippine military to boost Manila's ability to monitor its waters and spot potential threats, the US...
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0700England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal look for lift-off
LOS ANGELES - England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday as Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign after a lacklustre opening draw.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0700Indonesia braces for key stock market ruling
SINGAPORE - The global index provider MSCI is poised to decide on Tuesday whether Indonesia will retain its emerging market status or edge towards a downgrade to “frontier” status, a move that could accelerate outflows from the worl...
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:24:00 +0700Around 20 drown in France as people seek relief from heatwave
PARIS — Around 20 people have drowned while swimming in unsupervised areas in France since the weekend, authorities said on Tuesday, as people tried to escape a heatwave sweeping across large parts of Europe.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:41:00 +0700Citywide building inspections after Bangkok canopy collapse
Bangkok authorities plan citywide inspections of old buildings after the canopy collapse that killed an elderly man in Samphanthawong district on Saturday, with a similar incident reported on Tuesday morning.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0700Ebola cases rise to 1,048, including 267 deaths, in Congo
JOHANNESBURG — The Democratic Republic of Congo said late on Monday that
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0700Algeria come from behind for 2-1 World Cup win over Jordan
SANTA CLARA, California: Algeria fought back from a goal down to beat Jordan 2-1 on Monday, keeping alive their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout rounds and condemning their opponents to an early exit in Group J.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:04:00 +0700Thailand goes digital, but grandpa's still on hold
Thai society is ageing, both Thais and expats, just as daily life is moving ever faster on to mobile devices, and that is creating one of the most revealing stories in the country today.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0700South Korea's chip workers enjoy hot demand - in jobs and marriage
The global AI boom has turned South Korean chipmaking giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics into stock market darlings. It has also thrust their employees into the top tier of the country's highly competitive marriage market. - REUTERS