Kuala lumpur: A Malaysian court has sentenced former Prime Minister Najib Razak to an additional 15 years in prison, coupled with a hefty fine of up to US$2.82 billion (approximately 96 billion baht), on charges of abuse of power and money laundering. This development marks the latest chapter in the protracted 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) national wealth fund corruption scandal,

Bangkok: Thai troops launched a decisive operation to reclaim and control sovereign territory along the border in Ta Phraya district, Sa Kaeo province, extending into the Bung Takuan area on the Cambodian side. F-16 fighter jets accurately attacked four Cambodian military targets, causing significant damage to key strongholds and strategic points on the opposing side. According to Thai News Agency,

Tel aviv: Israel has become the first country in the world to officially recognize the “Republic of Somaliland” as an independent and sovereign state. This decision is seen as a potential shift in the power structure in the region and a significant test for the Somali government, which has consistently opposed independence. According to Thai News Agency, Israeli Prime Minister

Pyongyang: North Korea’s state news agency, KCNA, reported on Saturday that Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un sent a New Year’s congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the message, Kim expressed that he views the current alliance between North Korea and Russia as a valuable common asset that should be passed on forever. According to Thai News Agency, Kim’s

Chanthaburi: The GBC meeting on the third day, held in the morning, did not reach a conclusion. The third day of the GBC meeting is under scrutiny, leaving many to wonder about the potential outcomes of the ongoing discussions. According to Thai News Agency, questions remain about whether a conclusion will be reached in the upcoming sessions and if a

Los angeles: Heavy rainstorms in Southern California have led to devastating mudslides, burying homes and causing extensive damage across the region. Three days of torrential rain, which resulted in flash flooding and significant mudslides, have begun to subside. Residents in the Wrightwood Mountains, identified as the hardest-hit area, have started the arduous task of digging mud out of their homes

Surin: Fierce clashes erupted on the Surin border throughout the day, with Thai and Cambodian soldiers exchanging heavy weaponry. Artillery fire echoed along the battle line, and the situation shows no sign of calming down. According to Thai News Agency, the conflict between the two nations has seen an escalation in military engagement, marked by the use of artillery and