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Thailandโs Tourist Arrivals Down on Competition, Safety Concerns
Foreign visitors to the country have fallen by nearly 7 percent so far in 2025.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:
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Norwegian prosecutors indict son of crown princess Mette-Marit on 32 counts including rape
The eldest son of Norwayโs crown princess was charged with 32 counts, including at least four counts of rape, following a lengthy investigation which could see him behind bars for up to a decade.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Maponya Mall Assures All Public Transport Allowed - South African News Briefs - August 19, 2025
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Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Press freedom in Africa an illusion, despite constitutional promises
Southern African countriesโ constitutions might declare lofty ideals but the reality for journalists is often danger and censorship
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:The Bayeux Tapestry is coming to London โ but how do you transport a 900-year-old embroidery?
The Bayeux Tapestry will travel to London in 2026 for a blockbuster show at the British Museum. Behind the scenes, experts are navigating the logistics.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:European Jews join call for EU 'antisemitism tsar' to go
Some 29 Jewish and Israeli organisations from across Europe have written to EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, calling for the immediate replacement of Katharina von Schnurbein, rejecting the idea that the fight against antisemitism means "shielding Israel from any form of pressure or criticism".
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Morocco Sends 95T of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Through Israeli Mediator
Morocco proceeded with a new delivery of 95 tons of food and medicine on Monday destined for the civilian population of the Gaza Strip. The aid was loaded onto four military aircraft and one civilian plane at the Salรฉ airbase near Rabat, set to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel. RELATED: Morocco Delivers Third [โฆ]
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Standing with Sex Workers: Why This Case Matters
Click to expand Image Sex workers and supporters attend a march calling for decriminalization of sex work in Johannesburg, South Africa, May 27, 2021. 2021 GUILLEM SARTORIO/AFP via Getty Images At the beginning of September, South Africaโs Western Cape High Court will hear a case that could finally end the criminalization of sex work in the country. Itโs a moment decades in the making, which could bring real gains for...
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong summons UK, Australia envoys after activists granted asylum
Ex-lawmaker Ted Hui and pro-independence activist Tony Chung have received asylum in Australia and UK, respectively.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Romania, NATO and sham accounts: Fake Euronews content persists online
False videos in the style of Euronews reports claim that a Romanian politician has called for the country to leave NATO and join forces with Russia.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Asylum applications to EU drop 30 percent year-on-year
First-time asylum applications dropped significantly in May, according to the EU's statistical office Eurostat.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Watch: Zelensky's 'fabulous' suit and other moments from Trump meeting
Ukraine's president and other European leaders met at the White House to talk peace.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:European leaders show cautious optimism following White House talks with Zelenskyy and Trump
European leaders who converged on the White House for talks on the Russia-Ukraine war demonstrated a united front regarding Ukraine's security on Monday, underscoring the issue as pivotal for the entire continent, not just Ukraine.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:President Maduro Thanks National and International Support Amid U.S. Threats
The President of Venezuela, Nicolรกs Maduro, expressed his gratitude on Monday for the national and international support following the statements made by U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi regarding the increase in the reward for his capture. RELATED: Maduro Stresses Historic Ties with Bolivia, Reaffirms Commitment to Freedom and Resistance โI truly appreciate the incredible reaction, [โฆ]
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Israel bans Australian diplomats from occupied territories, as bilateral relations dive further
After the Home Affairs Department cancelled the visas of prominent Israeli politicians, the Netanyahu government quickly retaliated.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Botanical time machines: AI is unlocking a treasure trove of data held in herbarium collections
Advances in imaging, text recognition and machine learning are transforming what can be done with collections of plants and fungi in herbaria and museums globally.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:โCoolcationsโ are booming again as tourists prioritize quieter, off-peak trips
Tourists are pivoting away from Europe's traditional summer hotspots amid concerns over blistering heat and raging wildfires.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Africa: How Africa's Ancient Enemy - Malaria - May Have Influenced COVID-19 Severity
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- When COVID-19 swept the globe in early 2020, health experts braced for devastation in Africa. The continent's healthcare systems, already stretched thin by endemic diseases like malaria, seemed ill-equipped to handle a new pandemic. Yet as the virus spread, a puzzling pattern emerged - many African countries reported lower COVID-19 severity rates than their counterparts in Europe and North...
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Does weightlifting improve bone density?
Bone density is strongly linked to your risk of a fracture.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Boko Haram Founder's Son, 5 Other Suspected Terrorists Arrested in Chad
[Daily Trust] Six suspected Boko Haram members, including Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, son of the late founder of the Boko Haram terrorist sect, Mohammed Yusuf, were said to have been arrested in Chad.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Somalia's Illicit Gulper Shark Oil Trade Threatens the Entire Species
[ISS] A syndicate in Puntland's Bosaso port city operates in defiance of a recent ban on shark fishing.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Why do smart people get hooked on wellness trends? Personality traits may play a role
Certain personality traits may help explain why some educated, well-intentioned people sometimes reject conventional medicine in favour of fringe practices.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Shanghai rally shows China markets donโt need the West
The Shanghai Composite Index (SCI) closed at its highest level in a decade on Monday, finishing at 3,728. This is not just a local story but a global signal. Markets are often shaped by perception, and the perception now is that Asia is showing leadership at a time when many expected only caution. The SCIโs [โฆ] The post Shanghai rally shows China markets donโt need the West appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Serbia rocked by ongoing anti-government clashes
Serbian cities have been gripped by days of clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces, as demonstrators accuse authorities of stifling dissent.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Serbia rocked by ongoing anti-government protests
Serbian cities have been gripped by days of clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces, as demonstrators accuse authorities of stifling dissent.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Pharmaceuticals found in Hout Bay mussels
Medication and personal care products have accumulated in mussels that are far from the sewage outlet and river mouths
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Maduro Stresses Historic Ties with Bolivia, Reaffirms Commitment to Freedom and Resistance
Venezuelaโs President Nicolรกs Maduro conveyed his solidarity with the Bolivian people during the 200th anniversary celebration of the Republicโs founding. In his address, he emphasized the significance of the historic unity among Latin American nations. RELATED: Venezuela Condemns U.S. Bounty on President Maduro as โGrotesque Violation of International Lawโ The Venezuelan leader pointed out that [โฆ]
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Japan chain stops rice ball sales after staff fake expiry dates
Ministop has apologised for 'significant inconvenience' as it suspended deli sales in 1,600 outlets.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Ukraine: Zelenskyy 'ready' for talks with Putin
US President Donald Trump said he has contacted Russian President Vladimir Putin to arrange a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to be followed by a trilateral summit. Follow DW for the latest.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Zelensky leaves White House unscathed as he buys more time
Unlike February's row, Trump and Zelensky struck a more diplomatic tone despite their remaining differences.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Indonesiaโs Digital Banking Scene is Getting Crowded
Competition is heating up at one of the final frontiers of the country's tech boom.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Why does Australia have earthquakes? The whole continent is under stress from distant forces
Australia is a long way from the tectonic plate boundaries where most earthquakes happen โ but we canโt escape the forces they create.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Why Iran canโt keep the lights on
For Iranians, the seasons are now marked by two certainties: rolling blackouts during the scorching summer heat and toxic smog from burning low-grade fuel in power plants during the freezing winter. This is the tangible result of Iranโs chronic electricity imbalance, a structural crisis that has moved far beyond a simple supply-and-demand issue to become [โฆ] The post Why Iran canโt keep the lights on appeared first on...
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Thongchai Winichakul on the Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict
"In such a situation," the prominent Thai historian says, "maps cannot help because they are part of the problem."
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Why India tops the list of abandoned sailors
Around 900 Indian sailors were abandoned on ships across the world in 2024.
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