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Israel and Iran Exchange Missiles Amid Rising Tensions

Jerusalem: Israel and Iran engaged in a fierce missile exchange early this morning as the Israeli military launched attacks on military targets in western and central Iran. This was in retaliation for Iran’s large-scale missile strikes in northern Isr…

Briton Charged Over Fatal Crash, Illegal Business in Thailand

Koh phangan: Police on the resort island of Koh Phangan have pressed multiple criminal charges against a British national following a fatal hit-and-run that killed a prominent Thai doctor, while a subsequent probe uncovered an illegal nominee business…

Utsunomiya Schools Shut Down Due to Bear Sightings

Utsunomiya: A city in Japan has closed 94 schools due to bears. Authorities in Japan’s Utsunomiya city government ordered the temporary suspension of classes at all 94 elementary and junior high schools following the first-ever sighting of a bear in t…

Thais Rank 5th in Asia-Pacific for Average Running Time

Bangkok: Thais spend an average of 46.7 minutes per running session, placing them 5th in the Asia-Pacific region for average running time, according to Garmin’s world running statistics. The report shows that Thai runners cover an average distance of …