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Trump says Kyiv can win back ‘all of Ukraine’ in major shift
Trump says Kyiv can win back ‘all of Ukraine’ in major shift
Wednesday 24 September 2025 03:25 PM
NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump said yesterday (Sept 23) that Ukraine could win back all of its territory from Russia - and even go further - in a major pivot after meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Southeast Asian visitors power growth in visa-free arrivals in China
Southeast Asian visitors power growth in visa-free arrivals in China
Friday 19 September 2025 10:58 AM
BEIJING: Visa-free entries into China by foreign nationals rose by more than half in the first eight months of the year, with visitors from Southeast Asia accounting for a big part of the growth.
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions after biggest aerial attack on Ukraine
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions after biggest aerial attack on Ukraine
Monday 8 September 2025 01:25 PM
KYIV: US President Donald Trump threatened yesterday (Sept 7) to impose more sanctions on Russia, after the Kremlin unleashed its biggest-ever aerial barrage at Ukraine.
Open mic catches Xi and Putin discussing immortality
Open mic catches Xi and Putin discussing immortality
Saturday 6 September 2025 12:30 PM
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin discussed life-prolonging organ transplants and immortality as they chatted before Beijing’s massive military parade this week, in comments picked up by state media microphones.
Xi and Putin round on West at regional summit in China
Xi and Putin round on West at regional summit in China
Monday 1 September 2025 03:52 PM
TIANJIN: Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin took turns today (Sept 1) to swipe at the West during a gathering of Eurasian leaders for a showpiece summit aimed at putting Beijing front and centre of regional relations.
Russian wanted over Phuket crypto heist arrested hiding in car on Koh Samui
Russian wanted over Phuket crypto heist arrested hiding in car on Koh Samui
Monday 1 September 2025 09:00 AM
SURAT THANI:  Thai police have arrested a 26-year-old Russian man wanted in connection with a violent robbery in Phuket, after finding him hiding in the back seat of a car on Koh Samui.
Ukraine eases ban on men aged 18-22 travelling abroad
Ukraine eases ban on men aged 18-22 travelling abroad
Thursday 28 August 2025 11:55 AM
KYIV: Ukrainian men aged 18 to 22 are now allowed to travel abroad, Kyiv authorities have confirmed, in an easing of a law designed to ensure enough army conscripts to fight Russia’s invasion.
Putin and Zelensky set for peace summit after Trump talks
Putin and Zelensky set for peace summit after Trump talks
Tuesday 19 August 2025 09:57 AM
WASHINGTON: Russian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks yesterday (Aug 18) between Donald Trump and European leaders that focused on the key issue of long-term security guarantees for Kyiv.
Two injured in Phuket paramotor crash
Two injured in Phuket paramotor crash
Monday 18 August 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A flight instructor and his student were injured when their paramotor* crashed during a training flight in Pa Klok yesterday afternoon (Aug 17).
Russian man arrested in Phuket for firearms charges
Russian man arrested in Phuket for firearms charges
Thursday 14 August 2025 04:51 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have arrested a 27-year-old Russian man wanted on a criminal warrant for firearms trafficking back to his home country after fleeing Bangkok to hide in Phuket.
Putin, North Korea’s Kim vow stronger ties ahead of US-Russia summit
Putin, North Korea’s Kim vow stronger ties ahead of US-Russia summit
Wednesday 13 August 2025 11:09 AM
PYONGYANG: Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un have vowed to strengthen cooperation, days ahead of Putin’s summit in Alaska with Donald Trump, Pyongyang’s state media reported today (Aug 13).
Phuket’s tourism revenue remains steady
Phuket’s tourism revenue remains steady
Monday 11 August 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s tourism revenue has remained stable through the first seven months of 2025, with strong growth in arrivals from several markets offsetting a decline in Chinese tourists, the Phuket Tourist Association has reported.
Sweden, Denmark, Norway to buy US arms worth US$500mn for Ukraine
Sweden, Denmark, Norway to buy US arms worth US$500mn for Ukraine
Wednesday 6 August 2025 11:00 AM
STOCKHOLM: Sweden, Norway and Denmark will donate equipment and munitions worth US$500 million to Ukraine, under a new scheme to speed deliveries from American stockpiles, Stockholm said yesterday (Aug 5).
Zelensky urges allies to seek ‘regime change’ in Russia
Zelensky urges allies to seek ‘regime change’ in Russia
Friday 1 August 2025 10:02 AM
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday (July 31) urged his allies to bring about “regime change” in Russia, hours after a Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed 16 people including a six-year-old boy.
Aeroflot flight forced to return to Phuket after takeoff
Aeroflot flight forced to return to Phuket after takeoff
Wednesday 30 July 2025 10:18 AM
PHUKET: An Aeroflot flight bound for Novosibirsk was forced to turn back shortly after taking off from Phuket International Airport yesterday morning (July 29), reportedly due to a technical issue.
Trump slashes Russia ultimatum to ‘10 or 12 days’
Trump slashes Russia ultimatum to ‘10 or 12 days’
Tuesday 29 July 2025 09:34 AM
ABERDEEN: US President Donald Trump issued Moscow with a dramatic new deadline yesterday (July 28) to end the war in Ukraine or face tough new sanctions, as he met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland.
Xi says China, EU must deepen trust but bloc chief urges ‘real solutions’
Xi says China, EU must deepen trust but bloc chief urges ‘real solutions’
Thursday 24 July 2025 01:19 PM
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the EU must deepen trust in a turbulent world but the bloc’s chiefs called for “real solutions” to move past an inflection point as they met in Beijing today (July 24).
Russian arrivals to top last year's figure
Russian arrivals to top last year's figure
Wednesday 23 July 2025 10:51 AM
BANGKOK: Despite US sanctions and intense tourism competition, the Russian market this year is expected to exceed the 1.74 million visitors recorded in 2024, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Moscow not expecting ‘breakthroughs’ from Ukraine talks
Moscow not expecting ‘breakthroughs’ from Ukraine talks
Wednesday 23 July 2025 10:30 AM
MOSCOW: Russia yesterday (July 22) once again downplayed expectations for a third round of peace talks with Ukraine and did not confirm the date for a meeting in Istanbul set for today by Ukraine.
Two injured as motorbike plunges into canal
Two injured as motorbike plunges into canal
Monday 21 July 2025 09:03 AM
PHUKET: Two young Thai men were injured after their motorbike veered off a narrow, unlit road and plunged into a canal in Wichit late Saturday night (July 19).

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