The Latest Breaking News from South

Respiratory Adenovirus Joins Parainfluenza on the CDC Elevated List as Students Head Back to Class Nationwide

CDC data current through August 14 show respiratory adenovirus and parainfluenza elevated nationally as schools reopen. Here is what families should watch for.

Medical Daily · Aug 18

Vast peat fire burning in major swamp forest

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT - A vast fire is still burning in the Phru Khuan Khreng peat swamp forest in this southern province, defying firefighters' efforts three days after it erupted.

Bangkok Post · Aug 16

Democrats' early 2028 primary calendar set to prioritize Black and Latino voters, organized labor

Beginning in South Carolina, the Democratic Party's 2028 presidential primary calendar spotlights diversity in state representation and key voter segments. With a focus on appealing to Black, Latino, and union constituents, this new approach seeks to mirror the nation's demographics more effectively, ensuring candidates are primed for the rigors of…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Nakhon Phanom flooded, South on alert

NAKHON PHANOM - Overnight downpours left submerged roads and inundated homes and businesses in this northeastern border province on Sunday, prompting emergency drainage operations.

Bangkok Post · Aug 9

Where to Place a Fire Pit for Good Luck, According to Feng Shui

Channeling this element in the South is the most auspicious move, and here's why it matters

Livingetc · Aug 9

Winter Weather Forecast 2026-2027: Heavy snow, icy storms and sudden freezes could hit US, says Farmers' Almanac

The Farmers' Almanac predicts that the winter of 2026-2027 will bring notable weather variations across the country. In the southern states, residents should prepare for a series of storms and above-average rainfall. Northern states can expect sporadic cold snaps coupled with heavy snow squalls. The Northeast is likely to face…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Master plan for the South up to board

The cabinet has approved letting a southern development board draft a regional master plan, shifting the focus from the proposed Land Bridge megaproject to transport connectivity, economic development and public participation.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Temperatures across the UK set to drop ahead of another potential heatwave

July was the driest month ever recorded in southern England – and meteorologists have said there may not be significant rainfall in the area for some time

The Independent UK · Aug 5

South Korea revives rail project that could link to North

SEOUL - South Korea will restart work on a railway section that could eventually link to the city of Wonsan in North Korea, the Unification Ministry said on Wednesday, reviving a project halted for a decade despite ​frozen relations with Pyongyang.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Eight South Korean students held over US military base break-in attempt

Students gathered outside the main hub of the US Air Force in South Korea, arguing the US military's presence in Gwangju could complicate Seoul's major chipmaking project planned there.

Euronews · Aug 5