BANGKOK: Thailand is further tightening control of cannabis by banning sales of the plant to those without prescriptions.Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis in 2022, in a move that boosted Thailand’s tourism and farming, and spawned thousands of shops. But the country has faced public backlash over allegations that under-regulation has […]
US President Donald Trump (Left) and BBC Ukraine correspondent Myroslava Petsa (Right) US President Donald Trump paused for an emotional moment with a Ukrainian reporter, who asked whether they would supply Patriot missiles in the war against Moscow, after she revealed that her husband is currently serving on the front lines.At the closing press conference […]
Pete Hegseth, center, and Marco Rubio, right, laugh as a reporter asked if Nato secretary general Mark Rutte called US President Donald Trump “daddy” during a news conference at the 2025 Nato Summit in The Hague, Netherlands. (NYT News Service) The White House on Thursday joined the buzz around US PresidentDonald Trump’s latest “Daddy” nickname […]
HARRISBURG: President Donald Trump will control the so called “golden share” that’s part of the national security agreement under which he allowed Japan based Nippon steel to buy out iconic American steelmaker US Steel, according to disclosures with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.The provision gives the president the power to appoint a board member […]
TAL MARDIKH: Syrian architect Abdel Aziz al Mohammed could barely recognise his war ravaged village when he returned after years away. Now, his meticulous documentation of the damage using a drone helps to rebuild it.“When I first came back, I was shocked by the extent of the destruction,” said Mohammed, 34.Walking through his devastated village […]
A US federal judge on Wednesday ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran national who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Donald Trump administration in March, in a case which made global headlines. However, Abrego Garcia, who was brought back earlier this month to face federal criminal charges in two counts […]
Gunmen opened fire at a religious celebration in Mexico’s Guanajuato; 12 killed, at least 20 injured A religious event turned tragic in Mexico’s Irapuato city when gunmen opened fire during a celebration, killing 12 people and leaving at least 20 injured.The shooting occurred late Tuesday during the celebration festivities marking the Nativity of St John […]
US President Donald Trump (Image credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday remarked that American fighter pilots who struck Iran’s nuclear facilities are “upset” as questions are being raised about the operation’s success.“These Patriots were very upset! After 36 hours of dangerously flying through Enemy Territory, they landed, they knew the Success was LEGENDARY, […]
US President Donald Trump United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday hinted that they might ease the Iran oil sanctions to help rebuild the country, while maintaining its maximum pressure campaign on Iran, including oil sale restrictions. “They’re going to need money to put that country back into shape. We want to see that happen,” […]
Anthony Bernal, the top aide to Jill Biden, abruptly withdrew from his scheduled interview with the House Oversight Committee which is probing the alleged cognitive decline former first lady’s spouse, ex-US President Joe Biden.Bernal’s refusal to appear – his interview was scheduled for Thursday – was condemned by Oversight chairman James Comer of President Donald […]
