Author: Paul Godfrey

A third British passenger from the stricken Hondius cruise ship has a suspected hantavirus infection, health authorities in Britain said.Read More

While major Southeast Asian cities continue to favour red wine, consumers are gravitating towards lighter styles – Champagne, light whites and increasingly, rosés – in Bali and Thailand’s islands. Nimmi Malhotra reports.Read More

Southeast Asian nations agreed to boost cooperation and create a center for maritime issues, which the Philippines said could help avert a situation in the South China Sea similar to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.Read More

Europe’s chemicals sector looks to have avoided the worst of the early fallout from the Iran war, a much-needed boost after years battling rising competition, dwindling revenue and elevated energy costs.Read More

BANGKOK (AP) — Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the conflict-battered Southeast Asian nation, state media reported Friday. The ruby, measuring 11,000 carats (2.2 kilograms, or 4.8 pounds), was unearthed near the town of Mogok, in the upper Mandalay region,Read More

By Damrong Simakajornboon Photos By Petchyindee Boxing Promotions WBC #23-ranked super flyweight Namchai Dilokpraphuek (11-0, 6 KOs) successfullyRead More

While Europe indulges in suicidal moralism as the predicted clash of civilizations rages, the Jewish enclave produces, fights, and innovates. Opinion.Read More

North Macedonia joins the Council of Europe AI ConventionRead More

Carriers will get another fuel option as part of measures to ease the strain of soaring costs.Read More

England and Spain are now both assured of an extra 2026/27 league phase place via the European Performance Spots.Read More