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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.
Riot police deployed on Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo
Riot police deployed on Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo
Tuesday 23 September 2025 09:09 AM
SA KAEO: Over 1,400 riot police officers from five eastern provinces have been deployed to Sa Kaeo to reinforce security along the Thai-Cambodian border, following reports of potential encroachment near Ban Nong Chan and Ban Nong Ya Kaeo villages in Khok Sung district.
Thai military chiefs decide to close Cambodia border indefinitely
Thai military chiefs decide to close Cambodia border indefinitely
Saturday 20 September 2025 12:35 PM
BANGKOK: Commanders of the Thai armed forces have unanimously voted to indefinitely shutter Thailand’s border with Cambodia until the neighbouring nation is no longer deemed a threat, as well as to erect fencing.
Thai police use rubber bullets, tear gas against Cambodians on border
Thai police use rubber bullets, tear gas against Cambodians on border
Thursday 18 September 2025 09:30 AM
SA KAEO: Thai crowd-control police used rubber bullets and tear gas yesterday afternoon (Sept 17) to disperse a Cambodian crowd that approached and reportedly assaulted Thai security personnel on the border in Sa Kaeo’s Khok Sung district.
Myanmar junta says no voting in dozens of constituencies
Myanmar junta says no voting in dozens of constituencies
Monday 15 September 2025 02:57 PM
YANGON: Myanmar’s junta acknowledged today (Sept 15) its long-promised election would not be held in about one in seven national parliament constituencies, as it battles myriad rebel forces opposed to the poll.
Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopening
Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopening
Thursday 11 September 2025 10:01 AM
KOH KONG: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed on the withdrawal of heavy weapons and military equipment, mine clearance, Cambodia-based scam suppression and partial border reopening, according to the acting Thai defence minister.
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.
USS Frank Cable makes first visit to Phuket
USS Frank Cable makes first visit to Phuket
Friday 5 September 2025 12:37 PM
PHUKET: The forward-deployed submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) has departed Phuket following its first-ever port call to the island, where crew members took part in cultural exchanges and community service activities.
Thailand, Malaysia reaffirm border cooperation at Phuket meeting
Thailand, Malaysia reaffirm border cooperation at Phuket meeting
Thursday 4 September 2025 08:46 AM
PHUKET: Thailand and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on border security and regional stability at the 117th Thai-Malaysian Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting, held yesterday (Sept 3) at the Angsana Laguna Phuket Hotel.
Cambodian troops warned they risk death planting mines in Thai soil
Cambodian troops warned they risk death planting mines in Thai soil
Wednesday 3 September 2025 10:35 AM
BANGKOK: Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit has warned Cambodian troops laying anti-personnel landmines in Thai soil they are risking death.
2nd Army chief rules out coup, stays neutral on PM’s race
2nd Army chief rules out coup, stays neutral on PM’s race
Wednesday 3 September 2025 10:27 AM
BANGKOK: Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, the commander of Thailand’s 2nd Army Region, firmly rejected speculation yesterday (Sept 2) that yet another military coup is brewing.
Navy intercepts suspicious vessel off Phuket
Navy intercepts suspicious vessel off Phuket
Monday 1 September 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy deployed HTMS Hua Hin on Saturday (Aug 30) to intercept a foreign-flagged vessel seen behaving suspiciously in Thai waters west of Phuket.
Thailand picks area for first permanent border wall with Cambodia
Thailand picks area for first permanent border wall with Cambodia
Saturday 30 August 2025 10:30 AM
SA KAEO: Thailand will erect its first section of a permanent border wall with Cambodia in Sa Kaeo province after receiving approval from the National Security Council (NSC), the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) spokesman announced yesterday (Aug 29).
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.
Thai troops told to open fire if Cambodian soldiers encroach on Thai soil
Thai troops told to open fire if Cambodian soldiers encroach on Thai soil
Tuesday 26 August 2025 09:10 AM
BANGKOK: Second Army commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang said yesterday (Aug 25) he had authorised immediate retaliation by Thai soldiers if Cambodian troops were spotted encroaching on Thai sovereign soil.
Israel vows to destroy Gaza City if Hamas doesn’t disarm, free hostages
Israel vows to destroy Gaza City if Hamas doesn’t disarm, free hostages
Friday 22 August 2025 01:56 PM
JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed today (Aug 22) to destroy Gaza City if Hamas did not agree to disarm, release all remaining hostages in the territory and end the war on Israel’s terms.
Court wraps up hearing in PM’s phone call case
Court wraps up hearing in PM’s phone call case
Friday 22 August 2025 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court finished hearing testimony yesterday (Aug 21) from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra about her leaked phone call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen, and confirmed it would announce its ruling on Aug 29 as scheduled.
India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile
India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile
Thursday 21 August 2025 11:01 AM
NEW DELHI: India said yesterday (Aug 20) it had successfully test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile which, when operational, should be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to any part of China.
ASEAN military team visits border
ASEAN military team visits border
Wednesday 20 August 2025 10:03 AM
UBON RATCHATHANI: Thailand has dismissed Cambodia’s objection to the visit of an team of ASEAN military observers to Chong Arn Ma in Ubon Ratchathani province, reaffirming that the area lies within Thai territory and that the trip was legitimate.
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.

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