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Ukraine and Russia trade deadly long-range strikes

KYIV - At least 17 people were killed Friday in Russian and Ukrainian long-range strikes — including just outside Kyiv and hundreds of miles east of Moscow — as both sides intensify strikes with diplomacy in a deadlock.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24

Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 24-30

Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24

17 held after online store scam ring busted

Thai police have dismantled a fraudulent investment network that lured victims into opening fake online stores under the name “Style Cycle”, arresting 17 suspects and seizing assets worth more than 23 million baht.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24

Thousands flee wildfires in southern Europe

LEGE-CAP-FERRET, France - Luggage-toting residents and tourists fled a French peninsula by boat and the smell of smoke drifted into parts of Madrid on Friday as wildfires swept through parts of western Europe, triggering states of emergencies and calls for EU help.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24

Narathiwat taps into martial law measures after deadly ranger attack

NARATHIWAT - Stricter security measures allowed under martial law have been imposed across Narathiwat amid efforts to track down militants responsible for an attack that killed five paramilitary rangers earlier in the week.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24

Malaysia's resource anxiety tests Asia's fastest data centre build-out

HONG KONG/JOHOR, Malaysia - After leapfrogging Singapore to become the region's fastest-growing data centre hub, Malaysia is facing intensifying scrutiny as the resources ​debate that has complicated the industry's growth spreads to emerging Asia.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24

Phuket prepares for weekend downpours

PHUKET - Up to ten large pumps have been installed around municipal Phuket in preparation to deal with the possibility of more flooding after rains inundated several areas earlier on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24

When fashion is executed through a musical

It was the night of July 22 and Pipatchara had done it again — not merely presenting a collection, but expanding the very definition of what a fashion show can be.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24

Spain declares national emergency over wildfires

MADRID — The ⁠Spanish government ⁠on Thursday night declared ​a national emergency after a series of wildfires threatened communities near Madrid ​and in the neighbouring province of ‌Avila, forcing more than 10,000 people to evacuate as firefighters struggled to contain the blazes.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24

Thailand raises 2026 growth forecast after June exports beat expectations

The ​Finance Ministry said on Friday that it has raised its 2026 economic ​growth forecast to 2.5% from the ‌previous 1.6%, citing stronger foreign trade, investment and consumption as well as the impact of government stimulus measures, with June exports growing faster than expected.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24