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Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:29:00 +0700Two killed after Milan tram derails
At least two people were killed and around 40 injured when a tram derailed in central Milan on Friday. According to the mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, the possibility that the tram driver suffered a sudden illness could not be ruled out. "But there w...
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:26:00 +0700Trump raises prospect of ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba
US President Donald Trump on Friday raised the prospect of a "friendly takeover" of Cuba, telling reporters at the White House that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was dealing with the issue at a "very high level". - REUTERS
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:23:00 +0700TikTok returns to Albania after government ban ends
Social media platform TikTok is back in Albania after a year-long ban expired this month, in a case illustrating the complexity of imposing bans in a politically fragmented region and sparking questions over online safety and censorship. - REUTERS
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:10:00 +0700US begins ‘major combat operations’ in Iran
The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, US and Israeli officials said, following weeks of threats by President Donald Trump to launch a major assault.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0700Outspoken Thai doctor gives up medical licence
A well-known Thai dermatologist and online personality has returned her medical licence to the Medical Council of Thailand, declaring she could no longer tolerate the “distorted system”.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:21:00 +07001.3m speed pills seized on Mekong riverbank
A Lao drug smuggler has been arrested and more than 1.3 million speed pills seized during a navy patrol along the Mekong River in Sangkhom district of Nong Khai.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:15:00 +0700US fintech firm Block sheds 4,000 staff, cites AI
OAKLAND, California - Block, the parent company of the fintech firms Square and Cash App, is laying off 40% of its 10,000 employees, stating plainly that the decision was driven by artificial intelligence.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:45:00 +0700Mantis shrimp eyed as Trat tourism booster
Trat province plans to stage “World Mantis Shrimp Day” and make it an annual festival along with a river travel route, in order to stimulate the local economy and tourism in the eastern province.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0700YouTube upgrades Premium Lite with offline downloads
YouTube has upgraded its budget-friendly Premium Lite package, allowing subscribers to download videos for offline viewing and play content in the background while switching to other applications or when the screen is turned off.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0700Bangkok vendors: lives on the streetfront
For decades, street vendors have been Bangkok’s heartbeat — feeding office workers, day labourers and night wanderers alike. Bustling roads and alleys have long been a familiar sight in the city, recognised by many international travel bl...