Former Iranian president Ahmadinejad reappears at Khamenei funeral
TEHRAN, Iran — Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made a surprise public appearance at the funeral of slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Monday,...
Two hurts as protesters clash with police at China consulate
CHIANG MAI — 6 July 2026, tensions erupt in Chiang Mai after two protesters were injured after a clash with police outside the Chinese...
Thai police warn travellers over cannabis smuggling risk
BANGKOK — 6 July 2026, Thai police have warned both Thai and foreign travellers against smuggling cannabis overseas, saying offenders could face severe penalties,...
Thailand targets Middle East with new Dubai air link
BANGKOK — 6 July 2026, Thailand is stepping up efforts to expand its presence in the Middle East tourism market following the launch of...
Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America’s ‘joyous’ 250th anniversary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump mixed partisan politics with patriotic appeals on Saturday as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared “one...
Iran’s top officials attend prayer for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in...
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's top officials and brothers of the country's new supreme leader emerged into public view Sunday to attend the funeral...
Venezuela quake survivor rescued after 8 days under 140 tonnes of rubble
CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela — 3 July 2026, A Venezuelan security guard has been rescued alive after spending eight days trapped beneath the rubble...
Thailand ranked 8th for best healthcare system in global 2026 survey
BANGKOK — 3 July 2026, the government has welcomed Thailand being ranked the world's eighth-best healthcare system in 2026 by the Numbeo website, saying...
Silk shirts used to hide heroin in overseas parcel plot
The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has seized another 24.38 kilograms of heroin hidden inside silk clothing, coffee sachets and winter jackets...
First Thai short film reaches Student Oscar semi-finals
BANGKOK — 1 July 2026, ‘Of Veins and Wires’ has become the first Thai short film to be named a semifinalist at the 2026...
