11 convicted of 2002 gang-rape in India go free
AHMEDABAD: Eleven Hindu men jailed for life for the gang-rape of a pregnant Muslim woman during Hindu-Muslim riots in 2002 have been freed on remission, officials said on Tuesday, drawing condemnation from the victim's husband, lawyers and politicians.
Govt readies B150bn loan guarantee for oil fund
The cabinet on Tuesday approved a law to guarantee up to 150 billion baht (US$4.23 billion) in loans for the state oil fund to support energy prices as the government fights inflation, according to a government source and media reports.
Two teachers jump off bridge, leave farewell letters behind in Trat
TRAT: Two women - a teacher and a retired teacher - jumped off a bridge into a canal in Muang district of this eastern province on Tuesday morning, with two farewell letters written to their children found inside a car they travelled in.
Finland limits visas to Russians amid rush of Europe-bound tourists
HELSINKI: Finland will slash the number of visas issued to Russians to 10% of the current amount from Sept 1, foreign minister Pekka Haavisto said on Tuesday, amid a rush of Russian tourists bound for Europe.
Putin accuses US of trying to 'prolong' Ukraine conflict
KYIV, Ukraine: Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Washington on Tuesday of drawing out the war in Ukraine, as explosions rocked a Russian military facility on the Kremlin-controlled peninsula of Crimea.
Japanese filmmaker’s trial begins in Myanmar
The trial of a Japanese man has begun in Myanmar over his involvement in an anti-coup protest amid calls from Japan's government for his early release, Myanmar's ruling military said Tuesday.
1m strays to be neutered in 2 yrs
The Soi Dog Foundation aims to neuter and vaccinate one million stray dogs and cats in Thailand in the next two years.
Bank of Thailand sees no surge in bad loans after policy rate hike
The central bank expects no surge in bad loans despite a hike in the benchmark interest rate and urged banks to gradually adjust their rates to help vulnerable groups.
Huge cut in taxi annual vehicle tax
The cabinet on Tuesday approved a 90% reduction in the annual vehicle tax for taxis, motorcycle taxis and tuk-tuks.
US commander says China missile fire over Taiwan must be contested
China's recent decision to fire missiles over Taiwan is a "gorilla in the room" that has to be contested, a top US military commander said Tuesday.
Life insurance agents arrested for policy payment theft
Police have arrested three life insurance agents who embezzled 52 million baht from policy buyers, and 11 people who used fake Covid-19 test results to claim insurance payouts.
Court to hear Malaysia ex-leader Najib's appeal of jail sentence
Malaysia's highest court said Tuesday it would hear former leader Najib Razak's final bid to overturn his 12-year jail sentence for corruption, with an acquittal potentially clearing the way for his return to power.
B8 is too much for instant noodles, says commerce minister
Instant noodle manufacturers want permission to lift the price of a serving of instant noodles by two baht - but the commerce minister says that is too much.
Indonesia at 'pinnacle of global leadership', president says
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Tuesday hailed his country's growing stature on the global stage and reiterated calls for the Southeast Asian nation to be a "bridge of peace" between Russia and Ukraine.
Election defeat looms for Trump's biggest critic inside party
CHEYENNE, US: Republican dissident Liz Cheney looks set to lose her US Congress seat Tuesday to an election-denying conspiracy theorist, in the latest signal of her party's disavowal of traditional conservatism in favor of Donald Trump's hardline "America First" movement.
Chinese 'spy ship' docks in Sri Lanka despite India, US concerns
HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka: A Chinese research vessel docked at Sri Lanka's Chinese-run southern port of Hambantota on Tuesday despite concerns from India and the United States about its alleged spying activities.
Real owner of inferno pub surrenders to police
The real owner of Mountain B pub, Somyos Panprasong, surrenders to police and is charged over the horrific fire on Aug 5 which has so far claimed 19 lives.
Beer truck overturns, driver killed
KHON KAEN: A trailer-truck loaded with cartons of beer overturned on a curve in Puay Noi district on Tuesday morning, killing the driver who was trapped underneath it.
UN envoy makes first visit to Myanmar
The UN's new special envoy for Myanmar began her first trip to the country Tuesday, a day after a junta court sentenced ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to six more years in jail for corruption.
Tourist arrested over TikTok fishing video
A foreign tourist arrested in Phuket for catching parrotfish in the waters of Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park, after a TikTok video of him spearfishing attracted local outrage.
