Bangkok police chief says initial investigation suggests a gunman was hired to carry out Tuesday’s shooting.Police in Thailand have issued an arrest warrant for a gunman suspected of shooting dead a Cambodian opposition politician in a brazen attack in downtown Bangkok on Tuesday. Chief of Bangkok Police Siam Boonsom told reporters on Wednesday that the initial investigation led them to believe the gunman was hired to carry out the shooting. The murder of Lim Kimya came as Cambodia’s former ruler Hun Sen demanded that anyone opposing the country’s regime, now headed by his son Hun Manet, should be marked as…
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NJ high school bans cell phones, sparking debate Ramsey High School in New Jersey has become the latest school to ban students from using cellphones and electronic devices during school hours, excluding lunch. Officials say they hope the policy will reduce distractions and improve mental health, but students and parents are divided on the issue. FOX 5’s Teresa Priolo has the story. NEW JERSEY – A New Jersey high school has implemented a ban on cellphones and other electronic devices during class hours, sparking mixed reactions among students and parents. The policy aims to reduce distractions and promote better focus…
Building a new Taiwan of democracy, peace, and prosperity through integrated diplomacy TAIPEI, Taiwan – In 2024, the global landscape underwent rapid changes; geopolitical turmoil continued unabated; democracy and authoritarianism remained starkly divided; the Russia-Ukraine war deadlocked; and instability prevailed in the Middle East, the South China Sea, the Korean Peninsula, and even in the first island chain. All of these events highlighted the increasingly formidable challenges that the world faces from the axis of upheaval. Meanwhile, the Republic of China (Taiwan) successfully completed its eighth presidential election on January 13, another milestone in its democratic advancement. The situation across…
Africa’s wealthiest individuals have earned spots among the world’s 500 richest people as of January 2025, showcasing the continent’s economic potential despite ongoing challenges. Aliko Dangote, Nigeria’s industrial titan, leads Africa’s billionaires with a $28.1 billion net worth, ranking 67th globally. Johann Rupert, a luxury-goods magnate from South Africa, follows with $13.7 billion. Mining heir Nicky Oppenheimer, at $11.5 billion, ranks third. Swazi-South African entrepreneur Natie Kirsh, worth $9.33 billion, and Egyptian industrialist Nassef Sawiris, with $8.69 billion, complete the list. These billionaires drive job creation, stimulate economic growth, and contribute significantly to national GDPs through diverse ventures in manufacturing,…
Azanian Doll Hails Nasty C’s “Zulu Man With Some Power” Album. South African rapper and OnlyFans model Azanian Doll has praised Nasty C’s Zulu Man With Some Power as a groundbreaking album that will be fully appreciated in the years to come. Azanian Doll Hails Nasty C’s “Zulu Man With Some Power” Album In a recent social media post, Azanian Doll described the album as a “no-skip” experience and boldly stated that Nasty C was “ahead of his time” with it, foreseeing that the full impact of the project would only truly be understood in the next decade. “Zulu Man…
The killer was waiting by a noodle stand on Tuesday afternoon, on a busy street in Bangkok, with foreign backpackers milling around. When the bus traveling from the border with Cambodia pulled up, he strolled toward it, video footage released by the Thai police showed. Three shots rang out, like firecrackers, witnesses said. Then the assassin casually returned to the noodle stand, where his motorcycle was parked, and left the scene of the crime.The victim was Lim Kimya, 73, a former legislator with the popular Cambodia National Rescue Party, which was crushed by the Hun dynasty that has ruled the…
This past week, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby set a franchise record when he broke Mario Lemieux’s record for most assists. On Tuesday, he set an NHL record when he won his 15,183rd face-off in the second period of their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.That makes him the NHL’s all-time face-off king, breaking a record that had previously been held by former Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron. There are two things about this record that need to be discussed.The first is that the NHL only tracked face-off wins starting with the 1997-98 season, so it is entirely possible, if not…
A flu-like viral disease has surged in China in recent months, particularly infecting children, raising concerns about its potential spread. Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have also been reported from India amid seasonal winter patterns of a rise in respiratory illnesses. Chinese health officials are piloting a monitoring system while authorities in India have advised people not to panic. Here is what to know about the virus, which transmits like other respiratory diseases such as flu and COVID-19. What is HMPV? Human metapneumovirus is a respiratory virus that causes flu or cold-like symptoms. The virus peaks during late winter and…
NYC officials warn congestion pricing cheats New York City officials say they will ramp up enforcement efforts against drivers trying to evade the new $9 congestion pricing toll by obscuring their license plates. FOX 5 NY’s Linda Schmidt has the story. NEW YORK – New York City officials are putting drivers on notice. Don’t try and obscure your license plates to avoid the controversial $9 congestion pricing tolls. City officials announced a proposal Monday aimed at penalizing drivers who use tactics such as covering plates with plastic, glass, dirt, or even bike racks to prevent toll gantries from reading them.…
SWITZERLAND / HAITI – At least 5,601 people were killed in Haiti last year as a result of gang violence, an increase of over 1,000 on the total killings for 2023, according to figures verified by the UN Human Rights Office. A further 2,212 people were injured and 1,494 kidnapped. “These figures alone cannot capture the absolute horrors being perpetrated in Haiti but they show the unremitting violence to which people are being subjected,” said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. In one of the most deadly and shocking incidents in 2024, at least 207 people were killed in…