Japan Pledges Support for Thailand Joining Pacific Trade Pact
BANGKOK (Kyodo) — Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi promised on Tuesday to help Thailand join a trans-Pacific free trade agreement at an early date.
Chinese Company Introduces Free Lunch for US Workers
DAYTON, the United States (Xinhua) — A Chinese company's cafeteria in the United States started to offer free lunch to its employees this week.
Shadow Group Provides Sanders Super PAC Support He Scorns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders says he doesn’t want a super PAC. Instead, he has Our Revolution, a nonprofit political organization he founded that functions much the same as one.
2 Warring Yakuza Groups to Face Stronger Crackdowns
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Two warring yakuza groups will face stronger crackdowns after public safety commissions in six Japanese prefectures designated them Tuesday as "crime syndicates at war" in an effort to weaken them and stop their escalating battles.
Ukrainian Airplane Crashes Near Iran’s Capital, Killing 176
SHAHEDSHAHR, Iran (AP) — A Ukrainian airplane carrying 176 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran’s main airport, killing all onboard, Iranian state TV and officials in Ukraine said.
Japan Airs Strong Concern Over Iran’s Nuclear Drive
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan urged Iran on Tuesday to stick to a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, expressing its strong concern over Tehran's recent decision not to abide by the deal's limits following a U.S. airstrike that killed a key Iranian commander.
Iran Strikes Back at US With Missile Attack at Bases in Iraq
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran struck back at the United States for the killing of a top Iranian general early Wednesday, firing a series of ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops in a major escalation that brought the two longtime foes closer to war.
Monk Accepts Offerings on Delivery App, Gives Blessing via Video Call
TRANG — A monk in the southern region caused an online sensation Tuesday when he announced that worshipers can make merits at his temple by ordering online delivery.
National Park Sets Bounty for Stolen Eggs of Rare Sea Turtle
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — A chief of a national park in Southern Thailand on Saturday said he would reward those with information leading to the stolen eggs of Thailand's rare sea turtle meanwhile warning that the culprits will face maximum penalty.
‘Big Joke’ Unhurt in Downtown Drive-By Shooting
BANGKOK — Police said Tuesday morning they were on the hunt for a pair of gunmen who fired a handgun at the car of former immigration chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn in downtown Bangkok last night.
