Russia warns South Korea against arming Ukraine
MOSCOW: Russia on Wednesday (Apr 19) warned South Korea against sending weapons to Ukraine after Seoul opened the door to possible military aid to Kyiv in the event of a large-scale civilian attack. An ally of Washington, Seoul has provided non-lethal and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, but has so far ruledContinue Reading
13-year-old boy missing since Apr 12 found: Police
SINGAPORE: A 13-year-old boy who was last seen on Apr 12 has been found, the Singapore Police Force said in an update on Wednesday (Apr 19). The police issued an appeal for information on Tuesday about the whereabouts of Pritesh Ram Sivan Kumaran, who was last seen at Block 146 Serangoon NorthContinue Reading
Net idol and boyfriend found dead in condo
A popular internet idol and her air force cadet boyfriend were found dead, each with a gunshot wound to the head, in a condominium unit in the Makkasan area of Bangkok on Wednesday afternoon.Continue Reading
Giant panda Lin Hui had nosebleed before her death
CHIANG MAI: Lin Hui had suffered a nosebleed and was under medical care when the 21-year-old female giant panda died in the early hours of Wednesday, Chiang Mai Zoo management said.Continue Reading
People in Malaysia advised to limit time outdoors, wear masks amid hot weather and haze
KUALA LUMPUR: In light of the hot weather and haze simultaneously affecting the country, Malaysia’s Health Minister Zaliha Mustafa has advised the public to limit their time outdoors and to mask up. Dr Zaliha also advised the public to limit vigorous physical activity during the hot and hazy season asContinue Reading
Woman found dead in car parked at petrol station
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A deceased woman found in a car parked at a petrol station in Si Khiu district on Tuesday night is believed to have been dead for at least five days.Continue Reading
India to overtake China as most populous country
India is expected to have 2.9 million more people than its neighbour by mid-2023, according to UN data.Continue Reading
New Zealand cat killing competition for children axed after backlash
Organisers said the fundraising event for a local school had been aimed at protecting native birds.Continue Reading
‘Profit from the coup’: Myanmar ethnic rebels welcome pro-democracy fighters
“ANOTHER WAY TO FIGHT” At a camp at a hidden location, trainees scrambled over an obstacle course and waded single file through a river, AK-47 and M-22 rifles at the ready, listening for the sounds of an imaginary enemy. Mai Naing Aung Kyar, 24, joined the TNLA after the coupContinue Reading
Man wanted for killing, burying bank manager
Police are on the hunt for a man accused of killing and burying a 53-year-old bank manager in Nonthaburi province.Continue Reading