Russian Mercenary Leader’s Exile Ends Revolt But Leaves Questions About Putin’s Power
The greatest challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin in his more than two decades in power fizzled out after the rebellious mercenary commander who...
Donations to Save Elephant Foundation Land in Vendor’s PromptPay Account
CHONBURI — Wanwimol Sai-samorn said she could not sleep Thursday night due to more than 30 phone calls she received asking to talk to...
'Soldier' Robs School Students of Cell Phones
PATHUM THANI — Six high school students in Pathum Thani say a man who claimed to be a soldier robbed them of their mobile phones last night.
Gunmen Seize Restaurant Owner, Customer in Eastern Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (DPA) — Masked gunmen seized the owner of a seaside restaurant and one customer in eastern Malaysia, police said Friday, in the first reported kidnapping since a curfew was imposed in the area last year.
Mercenaries ‘Feeding Off’ Terrorism and Crime: UN Chief
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday that reports suggest there has been "a surge in the use of mercenaries," who are not only fighting in wars and illegally exploiting natural resources but are now "feeding off" transnational organized crime, terrorism and violent extremism.
Myanmar Presidential Spokesman Apologizes to Suu Kyi
YANGON (DPA) — Myanmar's presidential spokesman personally apologized to opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for his wife's personal attack on Facebook, local media reported Saturday.
Tanongsak Shuttlecock Blocks Chinese Olympian
BIRMINGHAM, England — One Olympic badminton singles champion was knocked out in the All England Open second round and the other almost joined him...
Rescued Boys in Hospital Quarantine: Officials
CHIANG RAI — All eight boys rescued so far are in good condition but being kept in isolation due to concerns of infection, a top health official said Tuesday.
Analysis: Trump’s “America First” Not Just a Blip in US Foreign Policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden’s plan to scrap President Donald Trump’s vision of “America First” in favor of “diplomacy first” will depend on whether he’s able to regain the trust of allies and convince them that Trumpism is just a blip in the annals of U.S. foreign policy.
Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai Indefinitely Suspend Flights to Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai's budget carrier FlyDubai says it has canceled its flights to Qatar amid a diplomatic dispute between it and other Arab countries.