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Nene Royal credits mother for success after royal honour

Breakout America's Got Talent star Nene Royal said her mother remains the most important person in her life as she was bestowed a royal recognition for her devotion and gratitude towards her mother on National Mother's Day.

First half 2026 sees some 1 million new cases, mostly drug related, reaching first instance courts

The Court of First Instance received 1.11 million cases in the first half of 2026 with most filed in Pathum Thani province and most criminal cases concerning narcotics.

Mideast war impact on travel bookings fading, TUI says

FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - German travel giant TUI said Wednesday that bookings were returning to normal levels despite the ongoing Mideast war, as it presented its latest financial results.

Japan brushes off Australian PM's melon drama

TOKYO - Tokyo has played down comments by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about melons gifted to him by his Japanese counterpart that have triggered a row Down Under, stressing the leaders' good relationship.

Classes suspended by shooting rampage to resume online from Aug 18

Debsirin Nonthaburi School classes that were suspended following a fatal shooting rampage on Aug 7 have been ordered to resume from Aug 18 but are to remain online until the end of the month.

🎬 VOA NEWS
Russian foreign minister exaggerates Russia-China relations, ignores nuances
Chinese officials look to limit social media and screen time in China
Exclusive: Second Iranian ship suspected of carrying missile ingredient leaves China
VOA Mandarin: China revises PLA regulations prioritizing war readiness