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Based on 10 verified sources covering Myanmar, Thailand:

Phuket – In a big operation showing Thailand’s commitment to combating transnational crime, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) under the Ministry of Justice, working in close coordination with Immigration Police, has arrested a major So... [1]

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON -- Inauguration Day has dawned, with President-elect Joe Biden set to become the 46th leader of the U.S. For the latest on Biden's swearing-in and first moves as president, read our first 100 days blog. [2]

BANGKOK, Sept 1 – The National Security Council (NSC) Secretary-General Pol Gen Wichean Potephosree on Saturday inspected the situation in the restive southern province of Yala following the latest disturbances in Deep South, while reaffirming effici... [3]

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK -- U.S. President Joe Biden has taken his first military action by ordering a strike targeting Iran-backed militias in Syria. [4]

YANGON/BANGKOK -- On Feb. 1, Myanmar's military detained State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint in the country's first coup since 1988, bringing an end to a decade of civilian rule. [5]

This blog file is now closed. For the latest developments, head over here. The Russian invasion of Ukraine that began on Feb. 24 continues, with casualties mounting on both sides. [6]

Hugh White is emeritus professor of Strategic Studies at the Australian National University. He was Deputy Secretary for Strategy and Intelligence from 1995 until 2000 and was the inaugural director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. [7]

WASHINGTON—US President-elect Donald Trump is building his administration ahead of retaking the White House in January, handing top roles to a mixture of political allies, outright firebrands and a few relatively conventional figures. [8]

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[1] TH tpnnational.com · 2026-03-23 · 75% match

Police Dismantle International Drug Syndicate, Arrest South Korean Kingpin in Phuket

Phuket – In a big operation showing Thailand’s commitment to combating transnational crime, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) under the Ministry of Justice, working in close coordination with Immigration Police, has arrested a major So

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-01-20 · 75% match

US transition: A play-by-play of the rocky Trump-Biden power transfer

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON -- Inauguration Day has dawned, with President-elect Joe Biden set to become the 46th leader of the U.S. For the latest on Biden's swearing-in and first moves as president, read our first 100 days blog.

[3] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2012-09-01 · 75% match

Intelligence works in Deep South did not fail: National Security Council chief

BANGKOK, Sept 1 – The National Security Council (NSC) Secretary-General Pol Gen Wichean Potephosree on Saturday inspected the situation in the restive southern province of Yala following the latest disturbances in Deep South, while reaffirming effici

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-03-27 · 75% match

Biden's first 100 days: January to March, China hand to lead East Asia policy

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK -- U.S. President Joe Biden has taken his first military action by ordering a strike targeting Iran-backed militias in Syria.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-03-18 · 75% match

Myanmar coup, from Feb. 20 to March 18: UN team urges whistleblowers to report illegal orders

YANGON/BANGKOK -- On Feb. 1, Myanmar's military detained State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint in the country's first coup since 1988, bringing an end to a decade of civilian rule.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-08-22 · 75% match

Ukraine from Aug. 1 to Aug. 22: Russian missiles hit Black Sea city of Odesa as war nears 6 months

This blog file is now closed. For the latest developments, head over here. The Russian invasion of Ukraine that began on Feb. 24 continues, with casualties mounting on both sides.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-11-20 · 75% match

Australia's China problem will only get worse

Hugh White is emeritus professor of Strategic Studies at the Australian National University. He was Deputy Secretary for Strategy and Intelligence from 1995 until 2000 and was the inaugural director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2024-11-14 · 75% match

Trump’s Top Team: Firebrands and Stalwarts

WASHINGTON—US President-elect Donald Trump is building his administration ahead of retaking the White House in January, handing top roles to a mixture of political allies, outright firebrands and a few relatively conventional figures.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-10-27 · 75% match

U.N. unveils AI advisory body, hopes to boost U.S.-China cooperation

PALO ALTO, U.S. -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres unveiled an advisory body aimed at fostering global agreement on how to govern the rapidly developing field of artificial intelligence on Thursday. TechnologyU.N.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-04-28 · 75% match

Ukraine from April 12 to April 28: Putin warns West of 'lightning-fast' retaliation

This blog file is now closed. For the latest developments, head over here. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is in its third month, with casualties mounting on both sides.

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