Hurricane Fiona Makes Landfall in Dominican Republic After Knocking Out Power in Puerto Rico
Flooding caused by Hurricane Fiona in Cayey, P.R., on Sunday. Forecasters said as much as 30 inches of rain could fall in some places. Hurricane Fiona made landfall on the…
Biden says US troops would defend Taiwan from attack by Beijing
US President Joe Biden has said that American troops would defend Taiwan if Beijing were to attack the island – his clearest statement yet on the issue. In a 60…
Strong earthquake hits southern Taiwan; 1 killed, building collapses
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit the sparsely populated southeastern part of Taiwan on Sunday, killing at least one person, derailing train carriages, causing a convenience store to collapse and trapping…
Powerful typhoon slams into southern Japan as thousands are evacuated
A powerful typhoon slammed ashore in southern Japan on Sunday as it pounded the region with strong winds and heavy rain, causing blackouts, paralyzing ground and air transportation and prompting…
Boy, 14, beaten to death for alleged theft
Forensic police collect evidence at a house in Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri where the body of a boy was found on Saturday. Police are looking for a group…
Major fire breaks out at skyscraper in China with ‘floors burning ferociously’
A major fire has broken out at a skyscraper in China with social media videos showing a giant plume of smoke emerging from it. The fire started at the central…
Rising suicide rate worries experts
Psychologists are concerned about the rising number of suicides linked with depression in the country, and are calling on the vulnerable to reach out in times of need. Amporn Benjaponpithak,…
LGBTQ activists to hold major festival in 2023
LGBTQ rights activists and the team behind Naruemit Pride announced yesterday that they will be organizing a major Pride festival on Valentine’s Day in 2023, calling for marriage equality and…
Dramatic rescue of elephant and calf.
Wildlife veterinarian Chananya Kanchanasaka drew national attention for her leadership of the entire operation to save an elephant calf. This incident highlights the Thai vet’s tough task of being a…
Ex-cop jailed twice for fraud arrested again
Suspect (In blue T-shirt) tells police he swindled Mukdahan gold shop to pay gambling debts A former senior police officer who had been imprisoned twice has been arrested in Bangkok…