Zimbabwe surprise as T20 World Cup Super Eights begin without Australia
Zimbabwe surprise as T20 World Cup Super Eights begin without AustraliaThe Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be packed for India's opening Super eights clash against South Africa on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)KOLKATA - Pakistan and New Zealand will clash in Colombo on Saturday as the second "Super Eights" phase of the T20 World Cup kicks off without former champions Australia, who shockingly failed to make it out of their group. An injury-depleted Australia endured a chaotic campaign and failed to make the second phase of the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2009. India are on a 12-match unbeaten run at the T20 World Cup, stretching back to their defeat in the semi-final against eventual winners England in 2022. Harry Brook's side were unconvincing in wins against minnows Nepal, Scotland and finally Italy, who were making their World Cup debut.
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February 20, 2026 13:51 UTC
Russian decision is a betrayal: Ukrainian Paralympics chief
Russian decision is a betrayal: Ukrainian Paralympics chiefUkraine's Paralympic Committee President Valeriy Sushkevych says the International Paralympic Committee has betrayed Ukraine in allowing Russian athletes to compete under their own flag at the Milan-Cortina Games. (Photo: AFP)PARIS — The President of the Ukrainian Paralympic Committee told Agence France-Presse (AFP) he feels the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have betrayed Ukraine by permitting Russian athletes to compete under their own flag at the Milan-Cortina Games. and we remain a powerful part of the international Paralympic movement, and this in itself is our victory -- the victory of the Ukrainian people!" "Including through the integration of Russian killers as Paralympic subjects with disabilities into the wider Paralympic family. "I believe that the international Paralympic movement will realise this."
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February 20, 2026 13:45 UTC
Trump says he will release files on aliens and UFOs
Trump says he will release files on aliens and UFOsAn image of President Donald Trump on a newly installed banner outside of the Department of Justice building in Washington, DC, the United States, on Thursday. (Photo: Bloomberg)NEW YORK — President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he had directed his administration to begin releasing files related to aliens, extraterrestrial life and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), only hours after attacking former President Barack Obama for saying that aliens were real. The release of the Epstein files has dragged on for nearly a year, and Trump did not set a timeline for files on aliens. Closed gates at the entrance to Area 51 as an influx of tourists responding to a call to 'storm' Area 51, a secretive US military base believed by UFO enthusiasts to hold government secrets about extra-terrestrials, is expected in Rachel, Nevada, the United States, on Sept 19, 2019. Brian Tyler Cohen, a YouTuber and podcast host, asked Obama in an interview that released Saturday if aliens were real.
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February 20, 2026 13:23 UTC
Court extends sentence for lawyer who called for monarchy reform
Court extends sentence for lawyer who called for monarchy reformJailed activist lawyer Arnon Nampa. The 41-year-old Roi Et native was a prominent figure during unprecedented youth-led democracy movement protests in Bangkok in 2020 that openly called for the monarchy to be reformed. The court found Section 112 protects only four positions — the King, Queen, heir-apparent and Regent — who are currently in office. However, the court ruled that defaming a former monarch, even after his death, can affect national security. The NACC’s decision will be forwarded to the Supreme Court for consideration and judgement within 30 days of the resolution.
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February 20, 2026 13:22 UTC
Fire at Buddhist temple kills 5 in Japan
Fire at Buddhist temple kills 5 in JapanA photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a temple burnt down in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on Friday. (Photo: Kyodo)YAMAGUCHI — A fire broke out early Friday at a Buddhist temple in the western Japan prefecture of Yamaguchi, killing five people, local authorities said. Police said five people are believed to have been living at the two-story wooden temple in Shimonoseki, which has a residential area connected to it. The fire was extinguished at around 5.40am, about three hours after a neighbour made an emergency call, according to the police and the local fire department.
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February 20, 2026 13:06 UTC
Overpass for wildlife 'a success'
The wildlife overpass linking Thap Lan and Khao Yai World Heritage Forests on Highway 304, opened in 2019, improves road safety while showcasing infrastructure designed for ecological sustainability. (Photo courtesy of Transport Ministry)PRACHIN BURI: The Department of Highways (DoH) hailed the success of the Wildlife Corridor on Highway 304, a forest-linking tunnel and overpass in operation since 2019, citing improved road safety and measurable ecological gains. The project features a road-level tunnel with a wildlife overpass above it, allowing animals to cross safely while maintaining natural migration routes. The design reflects extensive ecological studies of wildlife behaviour in the surrounding forest areas. Officials said the project exemplifies close collaboration between the DoH, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and conservation agencies.
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February 20, 2026 13:05 UTC
Darling Husky 'Molly' dies after severe burns
Darling Husky 'Molly' dies after severe burnsSomchai Chanawanno bids farewell to Molly at the animal hospital of Prince of Songkhla University on Friday. (Photo: Tonlew Yanika Facebook account)Fans of Molly woke up to sad news on Friday morning when her owner announced the death of the Siberian Husky. #My Molly had fought a good fight and now it's time for an eternal rest," owner Tonlew Yanika posted on her Facebook page. (Photo: Tonlew Yanika Facebook account)Molly went missing from her home in Muang district on Feb 12. She was later found with severe burns over most of her body three days later.
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February 20, 2026 12:52 UTC
Protect Hong Kongers in Japan, authorities urge Tokyo after tourist attacked
Protect Hong Kongers in Japan, authorities urge Tokyo after tourist attackedOdori Park is an oasis for locals and tourists in the heart of Sapporo’s business district. However, local tour operators said the attack was likely an isolated incident that would not impact Hong Kongers' appetite to visit Japan. "The [government] has already expressed concerns to the consul general of Japan in Hong Kong, urging the Japanese government to ensure the personal safety of Hong Kong travellers in Japan in accordance with the law," it said. "There is no reason to believe it's a deliberate attack against Hong Kongers," he said. I believe it won't affect the appetite for Hong Kongers travelling there for holiday or business," he said.
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February 20, 2026 12:23 UTC
China’s drone exports to Russia use a new route through Thailand
China’s drone exports to Russia use a new route through ThailandExplosions are seen in the sky over the city during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 8, 2025. In the same period, China shipped $186 million of drones to the southeast Asian nation, accounting for almost all drone exports to Thailand. In 2022, Thailand exported less than $1 million of drones, with none going to Russia, the government trade data shows. Exports of Chinese drones from Thailand are within the legal framework, Phantong Loykulnanta, director-general of Thailand’s Customs Department, said in an interview. Another company based on Bangkok’s outskirts, China Thai Corp, appears to be playing an even bigger role in the drone trade.
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February 20, 2026 11:48 UTC
Nasa delivers harsh assessment of botched Boeing Starliner test flight
Nasa delivers harsh assessment of botched Boeing Starliner test flightNASA duo Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore were stuck on the ISS for nine months. "Starliner has design and engineering deficiencies that must be corrected, but the most troubling failure revealed by this investigation is not hardware. But the administrator insisted that "Nasa will continue to work with Boeing, as we do all of our partners that are undertaking test flights." But this turned into nine months after propulsion problems emerged in orbit and the Starliner spacecraft was deemed unfit to fly them back. Both Boeing and SpaceX were commissioned to handle missions to the ISS more than a decade ago.
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February 20, 2026 03:06 UTC
Reinventing the ‘Sick Man’: Aman Modi’s Blueprint for Thailand’s Next Act
Reinventing the ‘Sick Man’: Aman Modi’s Blueprint for Thailand’s Next ActAfter Thailand’s high-stakes election in February 2026, the kingdom finds itself at a crossroads. Enter Aman Modi, the newly appointed Head of BCG Thailand, part of the global management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG). A man who specialises in "total transformation," Modi isn't just looking at the balance sheets of Thailand’s largest conglomerates; he’s looking at the structural DNA of the nation itself. The "Sick Man of Asia" label, recently revived by a stinging analysis in the Financial Times, has sent ripples through Bangkok’s policy circles. Thailand’s processes, conversely, have sometimes been described by observers as fragmented across different ministries, leading to what some call "policy paralysis."
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February 20, 2026 02:43 UTC
North Korea opens key party congress
North Korea opens key party congressThis picture taken on Feb 1, 2026, and released by North Korea's KCNA shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivering a speech in North Pyongan province. (Photo via AFP)SEOUL — North Korea has opened a key party congress, state media said Friday, a once-in-five-years showcase that analysts say will outline a wide range of national priorities, including nuclear objectives. Pyongyang has also developed deep ties with Moscow during its war in Ukraine, with North Korean soldiers sent to fight alongside Russian forces. Any parade will be closely watched for signs of a shift in North Korea's military bearing. He even bucked decades of US policy by conceding that North Korea was "sort of a nuclear power".
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February 20, 2026 02:35 UTC
Starlink loss a blow to Russian forces in Ukraine: experts
Starlink loss a blow to Russian forces in Ukraine: expertsUkraine is battling Russia in the east. (Photo: AFP)PARIS (FRANCE) - US tech titan Elon Musk's move to cut Russian access to his Starlink satellites over Ukraine has probably disrupted Russian forces' tactical command and restricted their offensive capacity, but the war goes on. - Blackout fallout -Ukraine says that blocking Starlink has an enormous impact on Russian forces. "We knew that they used Starlink on the front", but "we did not believe that it was this crucial." The US-based Institute for the Study of War says that Ukrainian forces are probably taking advantage of Russia's loss of Starlink.
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February 19, 2026 21:50 UTC
Crane crash investigations given 45-day timeframe
Crane crash investigations given 45-day timeframeThe Transport Ministry has ordered two fact-finding committees to complete investigations into recent crane accidents within 45 days, stressing that conclusions must be based on evidence and engineering principles to restore public confidence. The crane collapse occurred on Jan 14 when construction equipment fell onto a passing train, killing 30 people and injuring 69 others. In the M82 incident, the launching gantry crane dropped onto the Rama II highway in Samut Sakhon, killing two people and injuring two others on Jan 15. For the rail project, an engineering subcommittee has been appointed to conduct in-depth inspections, gather documents, and coordinate with academic institutions. Tests on materials and structures are underway, alongside technical data analysis and structural modelling to determine the root cause.
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February 19, 2026 21:25 UTC
Ritz-Carlton Yacht marks Asian debut in Thailand
Luminara, the newest superyacht from Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, recently made its debut visit to Thailand. Deck9, the sole authorised representative in Thailand of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, welcomed Guru By Bangkok Post aboard to immerse in luxury, surrounded by design reminiscent of a world-class seaside resort. Luminara is the brand’s latest superyacht and has a strong connection to Malta, named after the traditional Maltese “L-Imnarja” festival of light and harvest. The vessel made its debut in Valletta's Grand Harbour in July 2025, with its design paying tribute to the island, including a Maltese lighthouse and a sculpture, aboard. Luminara’s inaugural arrival in Thailand also marks the launch of her Asia-Pacific voyages.
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February 19, 2026 21:22 UTC