Thailand Is "cautiously optimistic" about UNHRC Bid
Thailand is "cautiously optimistic" about its bid for the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which will be decided in a secret ballot this week, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Thailand is "cautiously optimistic" about its bid for the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which will be decided in a secret ballot this week, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
One year has passed since the Hamas attack on Israel, yet six Thai hostages remain captive. Their families are losing hope as the war drags on with no end in sight.
Jerusalem, Undefined - The Israeli military said Monday that at least four projectiles were fired from the Gaza Strip just minutes after the country began to formally commemorate last year's October 7 attacks.
Beirut, Lebanon - Palestinian militant group Hamas said an Israeli strike killed one of its commanders in a refugee camp in north Lebanon Saturday, the first time the area had been hit since the start of the Gaza war.
Beirut, Lebanon - Israel's military said Thursday it had hit Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in the Lebanese capital Beirut, as troops battled militants near the border and warplanes bombarded their strongholds around the country.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has outlined Thailand’s vision for advancing regional cooperation and promoting the "Asian Century" agenda as it prepares to assume the chairmanship of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) in 2025.
Beirut, Lebanon - Israel carried out a deadly air raid Thursday in central Beirut after eight ground troops were killed near the Lebanese border, as it traded threats with its arch foe Iran over possible future attacks.
The Thai premier has ordered the foreign ministry to prepare an evacuation plan for Thai nationals in war-torn Israel following its conflict with Iran.
Jerusalem, Undefined - The United States said Tuesday that it was discussing a joint response after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel, warning Tehran of "severe consequences".
The Thai Embassy in Israel has ordered the immediate evacuation of Thai nationals from the border cities of Metula, Misgav Am and Kfar Giladi, after the Israeli army declared these areas closed military zones.
Beirut, Lebanon - The Israeli military said Tuesday that troops have started "ground raids" in villages in southern Lebanon, after militant group Hezbollah said it had targeted "enemy soldiers" at the countries' border.
A Thai court on Monday ordered the extradition of a 32-year-old Vietnamese activist detained in Bangkok, despite fears among rights groups he could be at risk if sent home.