Thai prosecutors indict 23 over Bangkok high-rise collapse in earthquake
The 30-storey tower crumbled seconds after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on March 28 this year, killing thousands in Thailand's war-torn neighbour.
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Thailand and Cambodia to deploy ceasefire monitors despite deadlock over captured soldiers
Cambodian Defence Minister General Tea Seiha attends the meeting of the Extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) to discuss the border dispute between Thailand and Cambodian, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Aug. 7. (Pool Photo via AP) KUALA LUMPUR--Thailand and Cambodia agreed Thursday to establish interim observer teams to monitor a fragile ceasefire that ended five days of of deadly armed border clashes, even as the fate of 18 Cambodian soldiers captured by Thailand remains unresolved. The first meeting of the General Border Committee concluded after four days of talks in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, with a focus on ensuring the full implementation of the ceasefire brokered by Malaysia on July 28. Dozens of people were killed and over 260,000 displaced on both sides of the Thai-Cambodian border, when fighting began after a land mine explosion along the border wounded five Thai soldiers. According to a joint statement from the committee, each country will set up its own interim observer team comprising defense officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and coordinated by the bloc's annual chair Malaysia, pending the deployment of a formal ASEAN observer mission. The interim teams will operate within their respective borders and work closely with local military authorities. The main meeting Thursday was chaired by Cambodian Defense Minister Gen. Tea Seiha and Thailand's Deputy Defense Minister Gen. Natthaphon Nakpanit. Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin, along with representatives from the U.S. and China, attended as observers. U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan said after the meeting that the outcome was an important milestone. 'The U.S. believes this is an important step. However it's important to recognize this is only a step. The goal here is a durable sustainable ceasefire, one that is able to be accepted and enforced by both sides,' he told reporters. He said the U.S. would work closely with Malaysia and ASEAN to monitor the truce. The July 28 ceasefire followed economic pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who had warned the warring nations that the U.S. would not conclude trade deals with them if the fighting persisted. Washington lowered tariffs on goods from the two countries from 36% to 19% on Aug. 1. However, tensions persisted as each country accused the other of violating the agreements and organized tours of the former battle areas for foreign diplomats and other observers to highlight damage allegedly caused by the other side. The two countries also continued to accuse each other of having violated international humanitarian laws with attacks on civilians and the use of illegal weapons. While both sides reaffirmed commitments to halt hostilities, freeze troop movement and avoid provocations, the issue of the 18 Cambodian soldiers captured just hours after the ceasefire took effect remains a sticking point. The joint statement did not directly mention them but it noted that the captives should be 'immediately released and repatriated after the cessation of active hostilities.' It didn't clarify whether this refers to a formal end to the conflict. Cambodia had accused Thailand of mistreating the captured men. Two wounded members of the 20-man Cambodian group were repatriated on Friday. Thai authorities, however, called the group 'prisoners of war' and said they would only be freed and repatriated following an end to the conflict. The Thai foreign ministry said in a separate statement Thursday that the 18 prisoners have been treated in full compliance with international humanitarian law. It said members of the International Committee of the Red Cross had visited them on Tuesday at their detention facility, and that the men were in good health and without any injury. Cambodia and Thailand have clashed in the past over their 800-kilometer (500-mile) border. Tensions had been growing since May when a Cambodian soldier was killed in a confrontation that created a diplomatic rift and roiled Thailand's domestic politics.
News18
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Is BLACKPINK's Lisa Dating Japanese Actor Sakaguchi Kentaro? Fans Think So
Last Updated: Taking to her Instagram Stories, Lisa posted a picture of a scenic location and used her song Dream as the background music. BLACKPINK's Lisa, aka Lalisa Manobal, is back in the headlines, not for her performances on stage, but for her personal life. The 28-year-old Thai rapper and dancer once again sparked dating rumours. And no, this time not with LVMH heir Frederic Arnault. Now, she has been at the centre of a buzz after her Instagram Stories caught the attention of her fans. It all began on August 1 when Lisa posted a picture of scenery on her profile. She used her song Dream as the background music. Days later, on August 6, Japanese actor Sakaguchi Kentaro shared a similar scenic photo on his Instagram Stories, and he also added Lisa's song as the background music. Once people on the Internet noticed their similar content, some pointed out that this could be a sign of 'lovestagram," a term used when couples post matching or related content on social media. But not everyone thought they were dating. A section of their fans speculated that Sakaguchi might star in the music video of Lisa's song Dream. Not the lovestagram — salt air (@piscesologist) August 6, 2025 One fan said, 'In Korea, this can only mean one thing." Another added, 'Already thinking about their ship name." Someone else wrote, 'I personally think that he'll participate in the MV of Dream. I'm so excited." A different fan mentioned, 'I already can't wait for the bts of the MV." Amid the dating rumours, Lisa took to her Instagram account on August 7 and posted a behind-the-scenes glimpse from the shoot of the music video for Dream. The picture featured a still from the shoot, showing two hands, seemingly exchanging rings. She used Dream as the background music and posted the picture without any caption. Who Is BLACKPINK Lisa's Dating? For the last few years, there have been reports claiming that the BLACKPINK member has been dating the French businessman and former CEO of TAG Heuer, Frederic Arnault. They have sparked dating rumours since 2022. While the duo has never confirmed or denied the speculations, on various occasions, they were spotted together, further intensifying the rumours. More recently, Frederic was present at the premiere of The White Lotus and was also seen with the cast of the show, with which Lisa made her acting debut. What Is BLACKPINK's Lisa Up To These Days? As for her work front, the 28-year-old rapper and dancer is currently on the Deadline World tour with her group BLACKPINK. They embarked on their first tour in two years in July in South Korea, and are currently on the European leg of the tour. They are scheduled to conclude it in January next year. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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2 hours ago
- The Sun
Ringgit rises vs greenback on stronger odds of US rate cut
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday, extending gains, after United States (US) economic data reinforced expectations of an imminent interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting, an economist said. At 8 am, the local note rose to 4.2205/2405 against the greenback from Thursday's close of 4.2340/2385. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said US initial jobless claims increased more than expected to 226,000 last week, above market forecasts of 221,000. He said the increase marked a second consecutive weekly rise, supporting views that signs of labour market weakness are emerging, even though Federal Open Market Committee members believe more data is needed before their September meeting. 'Notwithstanding that, the US Dollar Index fell 0.09 per cent to 98,084 points as the odds of a September rate cut are rising,' he told Bernama. On the domestic front, Mohd Afzanizam said the ringgit could remain supported after coming under selling pressure in yesterday's afternoon session. 'Expect the ringgit against the US dollar to hover around RM4.22 to RM4.23 today,' he added. The ringgit was mostly lower against a basket of major and regional currencies in early trade. It eased against the Japanese yen to 2.8750/8888 from 2.8732/8765 on Thursday and weakened against the British pound to 5.6770/7039 from 5.6596/6656. It, however, strengthened against the euro to 4.9283/9516 from 4.9411/9463. Against regional peers, the local unit was firmer. It edged up against the Singapore dollar to 3.2906/3064 from 3.2973/3013 and appreciated vis-à-vis the Thai baht to 13.0653/1346 from 13.0954/1146. The ringgit also gained against the Philippine peso to 7.39/7.44 from 7.42/7.44 and firmed versus the Indonesian rupiah to 259.1/260.4 from 259.9/260.3. - Bernama
