Category: General

Cyclone Ditwah Brings Worst Flooding in Decades to Sri Lanka, Killing Hundreds

Colombo: Sri Lanka is facing one of its worst flood disasters in two decades, with nearly one million people affected and more than 400 reported dead or missing after Cyclone Ditwah unleashed catastrophic flooding and landslides across the island. According to United Nations, 998,918 people across all 25 districts have

Floods and Landslides Cause Devastation in Indonesias North Sumatra

Acra: At least 34 individuals have lost their lives and 52 remain missing following severe floods and landslides that have ravaged Indonesias North Sumatra province. This catastrophic event unfolded after several days of persistent torrential rain, as reported by authorities on Thursday. According to Ghana News Agency, provincial police spokesperson

Amputee Footballers Reclaim Hope Amid Gaza’s Ruins

Gaza: Today, amid a fragile ceasefire and the devastation of her homeland, she stands on the football pitch not only as a player but as a symbol of resilience and hope. To Farah, football is more than just a game; it is a fresh beginning, a way to reclaim her

Bowornsak Engages Cabinet on Proposal to Extend Retirement Age to 65

Bangkok: Bowornsak is discussing with the Cabinet the issue of extending the retirement age to 65 years. The Prime Minister revealed that Bowornsak is in discussions with the Cabinet regarding extending the retirement age to 65. According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul,

Sarayut Denies Involvement in Region 4 Police Officers’ Transfers

Bangkok: Sarayut declined to clarify after being identified as being involved in receiving money to facilitate the transfer of Region 4 police officers, referring the matter to the National Police Chief. Meanwhile, Songsak, the new chairman of the Inspector General, said he was not aware of the matter and requested

Chaiya Promma Highlights Concerns Over Potential Parliamentary Dissolution

Bangkok: Chaiya Promma, the First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has voiced his concerns regarding the potential dissolution of Parliament, emphasizing that while it is the government’s right to dissolve, it should not be precipitated by the minority status of the government. According to Thai News Agency, Chaiya

Busting Major Illegal Loan Shark Network in Saraburi Province

Saraburi: A major illegal loan shark and pawnshop network in Saraburi Province has been dismantled, resulting in the seizure of numerous cars and motorcycles. The operation served as a front for lending money at a 10% interest rate per month for over five years. According to Thai News Agency, police