International news with relevance to Thai and regional readers
Many airlines, including Thai Airways International (THAI), announced that they would re-route flights to Europe and South Asia starting early Wednesday morning due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
Muzaffarabad, Pakistan - India fired missiles at Pakistani territory early Wednesday, killing at least eight people, according to Pakistan, which said it had begun retaliating in a major escalation between the nuclear-armed rivals.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened sanctions on anyone who buys Iranian oil, a warning that came after planned talks over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program were postponed.
Four ancient statues of the Lord Buddha and his incarnation, which were smuggled out of Thailand more than 60 years ago and exhibited at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, are to be returned.
Warren, United States - With music blasting and flags flying, supporters of Donald Trump celebrated his barnstorming first 100 days back in office as they gathered in Michigan in a party-like atmosphere to see the US president speak.
Lights flickered back to life in Spain and Portugal early Tuesday after a massive blackout hit the Iberian peninsula stranding passengers in trains and hundreds of elevators while millions saw phone and internet coverage die.
Beijing, China - Beijing on Monday insisted that "no phone call" took place recently between President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart, after Donald Trump said he had spoken with the Chinese leader.
Thailand is set to join military exercise “Talisman Sabre” for the first time, scheduled for mid-July, aimed at strengthening defence cooperation, Admiral David Johnston, chief of the Australian Defence Force, has said.
Vancouver, Canada - The suspect in a Canadian car-ramming attack that left 11 dead at a Filipino street party acted deliberately and had a history of mental health problems, police said Sunday, warning the toll could rise.
Rome— President Trump said Saturday that he doubts Russia’s Vladimir Putin wants to end his war in Ukraine, expressing new skepticism that a peace deal can be reached soon.
Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, has extended a royal and grand welcome to Thailand’s Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida, who are visiting the country as guests of the Bhutanese monarch.
Their Majesties the King and the Queen of Thailand today started a historic four-day royal to Bhutan as guests of Bhutan’s HM the King to strengthen bilateral ties and promote mutual well-being and developmental cooperation. The royal visit will be the first trip abroad by King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida. They were received by the Bhutan’s HM King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and HM Queen Jetsun Pema at the Parol International Airport, in Thimphu, the capital. The Thai King and...
