Shooting at Bangkok Market Leaves 3 Dead, News Outlets Report
The shooting occurred at Or Tor Kor market, which is popular with tourists, several Thai news outlets reported.
Greece wildfires abating
ATHENS: Greece on Sunday was still battling wildfires that have ravaged homes and sparked evacuations across the country, but firefighters have brought many outbreaks under control. According to the Fire Brigade, 55 new fires erupted in the last 24 hours but 50 were immediately controlled. Firefighters were working on five major fire fronts late Sunday … Read more
Trump, Starmer to hold talks on trade, Gaza starvation
Listen to article US President Donald Trump will host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at his golf resort in western Scotland on Monday for talks expected to range from their recent bilateral trade deal to the worsening hunger crisis in Gaza, the two governments said. Trump, riding high after announcing a huge trade agreement with the European … Read more
North Korea Rejects New South Korean Leader’s Peace Overtures
In its first comment on President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea, North Korea dismissed a call for dialogue, dampening hopes of a new chapter in relations.
UN ministers meet on Israel, Palestine
Listen to article Dozens of ministers will gather at the United Nations on Monday for a delayed conference to work toward a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians. Still, the US and Israel are boycotting the event. The 193-member UN General Assembly decided in September last year that such a conference would be held in 2025. … Read more
AJK govt ‘failed to shoulder’ Kashmir cause: Gilani
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has failed to shoulder the “higher burden of responsibilities” regarding the Kashmir dispute and the ongoing freedom movement in the valley. These views were expressed by Dr Syed Nazir Gilani, chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Council for Human Rights, in a special conversation with this correspondent … Read more
U.S. Will Join Thailand-Cambodia Cease-Fire Talks, Rubio Says
Negotiations to end the border conflict, which has killed dozens of people since it began last week, are scheduled for Monday in Malaysia’s capital.
Aus thrash WI by three wickets in 4th T20I
BASSETERRE: Cameron Green hit an unbeaten 55 and Josh Inglis added 51 to lift Australia to a three wicket win over the West Indies on Saturday in the fourth match of their Twenty20 International series. West Indies were 205 for nine after being sent to bat first after the visitors won the toss, but took … Read more
Monday Briefing: Ukraine’s Other War
Plus, a U.S.-E.U. trade deal.
Paramount-Skydance merger approved
The USD8.4 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media won approval from US regulators on Thursday, clearing the way for a sale that evolved into a clash over press freedom in the era of President Donald Trump. As reported by Reuters, the deal will put well-known entertainment properties including the CBS broadcast television network, … Read more