Envoy Aborts Visit to Myanmar, Straining ASEAN Relations
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar's military-installed government said Thursday that a special envoy appointed by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations abruptly canceled his visit this week after it told him he would not be able to meet with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and others he had proposed.
Myanmar Bars Suu Kyi’s Lawyer From Talking About Her Cases
BANGKOK (AP) — The main lawyer for Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who is being tried on multiple criminal charges, said late Thursday he has been issued a gag order barring him from talking about her cases.
Moderna Vaccines Will Arrive in November, Firm Says
BANGKOK — The longest pre-order of your life may soon be over: Moderna’s mRNA vaccine will start arriving in Thailand by November following months of delay, a distributor representative said.
US Nursing Schools See Applications Rise, Despite COVID Burnout
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising, driven by what educators say are young people who see the global emergency as an opportunity and a challenge.
Gov’t Confident on Nov. 1 Reopening for Vaccinated Tourists
BANGKOK — Key government officials said the lifting of quarantine for fully vaccinated travelers from “low-risk countries” will definitely go ahead on Nov. 1, as announced by PM Prayut Chan-o-cha earlier this week.
Japan PM Dissolves Lower House for Oct. 31 National Election
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida dissolved the lower house of parliament Thursday, paving the way for Oct. 31 national elections.
Assailant With Bow and Arrows Kills 5 People in Norway
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A man armed with a bow fired arrows at shoppers in a small Norwegian town Wednesday, killing five people before he was arrested, authorities said.
Coroner: Gabby Petito Strangled 3-4 Weeks Before Body Found
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Cross-country traveler Gabby Petito was strangled, a Wyoming coroner announced Tuesday.
BTS Suits, Katy Perry Dress to be Sold at Charity Auction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The custom suits BTS wore for their Grammy Awards performance earlier this year are among the items that will be sold at a charity auction.
Tham Luang, Site of Daring Rescue, Reopens to Visitors This Week
CHIANG RAI — The cave complex in Chiang Rai province that came to worldwide attention during a dramatic rescue operation in 2018 will open to visitors again on Friday, officials said.
