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The Thai envoy to Switzerland received several artefacts reportedly from a historic site in Udon Thani from a Swiss national who said that the items had been passed down through his family. On August 11, Thai ambassador, Pannapa Chantararom, met the Swiss national, Albert Schussegger in Bellinzona, southern Switzerland to review the artefacts which are …

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MANILA, Philippines — China appears to be shifting its maritime presence in the West Philippine Sea toward coast guard and research operations, with the Philippines monitoring fewer Chinese navy and maritime militia vessels but more China Coast Guard (CCG) and research vessels in the first half of 2026, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has ordered tighter security in public and private schools across the province following a deadly shooting at a school in Zamboanga City. In a statement issued Tuesday, August 18, Baricuatro said she directed the Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) Director and all chiefs of police to intensify

CINCINNATI, United States — Alexandra “Alex” Eala, the 17th-seeded Filipina, lost to US ninth seed Amanda Anisimova in the Cincinnati Open third round at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. Anisimova recovered after losing a 65-minute opening set for a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory. The opener featured a 20-minute fifth game, with Eala, 21,

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Aside from the two dead students, another individual was reportedly wounded during the shooting incident at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) Junior High School campus in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City, Tuesday morning, the latest investigation showed. Based on an official report by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and

The death toll from the nightclub fire in Bangkok has risen to 41 after two more victims died from their injuries, police confirmed today, August 18. Investigators are also examining claims that the venue made payments to police. The fire broke out shortly before midnight on July 12 at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao in …

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A Chinese tourist died after being found unresponsive in a hotel swimming pool in Phuket yesterday, August 17, despite attempts by fellow swimmers and medical teams to revive him. The Chinese man, identified as 44 year old Ye, and his family had booked a stay at a hotel in Phuket from August 16 to 22. …

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A group of Malaysian bikers launched a boycott campaign against Thailand, alleging that Hat Yai traffic police treated them unfairly during a motorcycle inspection in Songkhla. Thai traffic police officer provided his account and denied the accusation. The campaign, called “Boikot Thailand”, was launched by Rider Malaysia under the slogan “Rider Malaysia Bukan Penjenayah!”, meaning …

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City has moved its temporary waste transfer operation from the South Road Properties (SRP) to a portion of the Cebu City Quarantine Center (CCQC), where garbage trucks now load and compact waste at night before hauling it directly to a private landfill in Aloguinsan. Kenneth Siasar, chief of staff of

TOKYO, Japan — The Asian Games begin in Japan next month featuring teenage prodigies, more athletes than the Olympics and a cruise ship that will house competitors in the middle of typhoon season. About 15,000 competitors and officials are expected at the event, which takes place in Nagoya and the wider Aichi area from September