International news with relevance to Thai and regional readers
The first 22 Thai nationals evacuated from Israel, which is engaged in escalating military tensions with Iran, are expected to arrive in Thailand today, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura today.
The Thai Foreign Ministry has issued a statement expressing grave concern over the escalating tension between Israel and Iran, especially following the military involvement of the United States.
Washington, United States - President Donald Trump said Saturday the US military has carried out a "very successful attack" on three Iranian nuclear sites, including the underground uranium enrichment facility at Fordo.
Beersheba, Israel - An Iranian missile slammed into the main hospital in southern Israel early Thursday, causing “extensive damage” but no serious injuries, according to the medical facility.
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was still deciding whether to join Israel's strikes on Iran, claiming Tehran now wants talks at the White House but may have waited too long.
Thai police, working with the Australian Federal Police, have broken up a transnational call centre gang and arrested 13 foreign suspects at a luxury house in Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan.
The Thai Embassy in Iran has advised Thai nationals to leave the capital at the earliest opportunity, since Israel and Iran have been exchanging missile attacks since last Friday.
Dust and debris filled an Iranian state television studio and an anchor rushed off camera Monday when an Israeli strike hit during a live broadcast, an hour after Israel issued a warning for the area of Tehran where the station is located.
Washington - US President Donald Trump's administration is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions by potentially banning citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the United States, according to an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters.
Tehran, Iran - Israel unleashed a new wave of attacks against Iran on Monday, targeting missile sites after Tehran carried out deadly overnight strikes and both sides threatened more devastation.
Tehran, Iran - Iran launched a new wave of missiles at Israel on Saturday, wounding several people in residential buildings, while Israel said it was striking Tehran.
The Thai Foreign Ministry has advised Thai nationals in Israel and Iran, which have been engaged in fierce air attacks and retaliations since Friday, to consider leaving while flights are still operational.
