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Per NYT/WSJ, a missile-and-drone strike hit Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, wounding 12 US troops — two seriously — and damaging tanker planes. Reported as an Iranian attack. #SaudiArabia #USMilitary #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390925-…
12 US troops wounded, 2 seriously

An Iranian attack on a base in Saudi Arabia has wounded at least 12 American soldiers, two of them seriously, US media reported Friday. Iran has kept up retaliatory attacks on Gulf nations it accuses...

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Germany is rebuilding its military at speed, with leaders warning Russia could challenge NATO within years. Bigger budget, more troops, and a permanent presence in Lithuania—positioned as deterrence, not dominance. #Germany #NATO #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390915-…
Russia Threat Drives Germany to Become Europe’s Top Army

Germany is rapidly expanding its armed forces as officials warn that Russia’s growing military strength could threaten NATO territory within the decade.Get today's headlines by email General Carsten...

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Tiger Woods walked out of a Florida jail after a rollover crash. Deputies say he showed impairment; breath test was 0.00, but he refused a urine test and was charged with DUI. He wasn’t hurt. #TigerWoods #Golf #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390906-…
Tiger Woods DUI Arrest After Crash in Florida

Golf star Tiger Woods was arrested in Florida on Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence following a road accident, according to local authorities.Get today's headlines by email Martin...

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Heads up, Hanoi commuters: Long Bien Bridge will close to motorbikes, bicycles and pedestrians for 60 days from Mar 28 after a cracked truss. Traffic shifts to Chuong Duong Bridge during repairs. #LongBienBridge #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390856-…
Hanoi Closes Long Bien Bridge for Repairs After Structural Failure

Photo courtesy of VN ExpressHanoi is closing Long Bien Bridge to motorbikes, bicycles, and pedestrians for 60 days starting March 28 due to critical structural damage discovered in February. The...

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Heads-up for Thai families planning US immigrant visas: State Dept has paused issuances for 75 countries, incl Thailand. You can still apply and interview, but approvals are on hold for now. #Thailand #USVisa #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390846-…
U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visas for 75 Nations, Including Thailand

The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok announced on March 27, 2026, that the U.S. Department of State has paused immigrant visa issuances to nationals from 75 countries, including Thailand. This suspension,...

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London’s Met Police will resume arrests for public support of Palestine Action — the ban still stands while the government appeals, with hearings set for late April. Brief pause over; enforcement resumes. #MetPolice #London #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390821-…
London police to resume arrests over Palestine Action support

London’s Metropolitan Police Service says officers will resume arresting people who publicly support Palestine Action, reversing a position adopted after a recent court ruling.Get today's headlines...

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Vietnam's first 2026 heatwave is landing early: the north and central are looking at 35–37°C, with some spots topping 38°C. Earliest widespread hot spell in decades, weeks ahead of the usual timeline. Hanoi could hit 36°C. #VietnamWeather #Heatwave #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390748-…
Vietnam Faces Early Heatwave in Northern and Central Regions

Photo courtesy of VN ExpressVietnam is experiencing its first heatwave of 2026 starting March 30, with northern and central regions seeing peak temperatures of 35-37 degrees Celsius. Some areas may...

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A night out in Pattaya turned ugly — a Thai man says 20+ people attacked him after a dispute at a nightlife venue. Police are reviewing CCTV to piece together what happened. #Pattaya #Thailand #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390715-…
A night out in Pattaya that turned violent

The transcription below provides news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, hosted by Alex and Jay on Good Morning Thailand. The stories range from a night out in Pattaya that turned...

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In NYC, new court filings say ICE lawyers gave false info to justify taking people into custody at 26 Federal Plaza’s immigration court. Now the big question: what happens to those cases? #NYC #Immigration #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390712-…
ICE Lawyers Provided False Info to Justify Taking 1000's of Immigrants

Lawyers for ICE provided false information to federal prosecutors to justify seizing thousands of people seeking asylum and lawful immigration status in the U.S. at immigration court at 26 Federal...

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Coordinated raids in Germany's NRW: four Syrian nationals arrested and boats, engines and inner tubes seized in a probe into Channel crossings. It's a supply-chain hit — stopping kits before they reach the French coast. #ChannelCrossings #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390709-…
Germany Arrests Four Syrians in Channel Smuggling Crackdown

Authorities in Germany arrested four Syrian nationals during coordinated raids linked to a people-smuggling operation supplying boats used in crossings of the English Channel.Get today's headlines by...

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Tehran is beefing up defenses on Kharg Island — mines, traps, extra air defense — as Washington weighs a possible ground move to pressure Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Big stakes: the island handles most of Iran’s oil exports. #StraitOfHormuz #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390693-…
Iran Bolsters Kharg Island Defenses as US Weighs Seizure

Iran has strengthened military defenses on Kharg Island amid concerns in Tehran that the United States could attempt to seize the strategic oil hub, according to people familiar with US intelligence...

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Five women who survived Jeffrey Epstein spoke together publicly for the first time on BBC Newsnight — raw accounts, steady voices. One line stayed with me: "I need to breathe." #BBCNewsnight #EpsteinCase #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390656-…
'' He liked the fear in our eyes,'' Epstein victims speak out

Five women. One room. And years of silence shattered.Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have spoken together publicly for the first time, delivering a raw and emotional account of...

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A New Mexico jury hit Meta with a $375m verdict, saying it misled users about child safety on Facebook and Instagram. Meta plans to appeal. One to watch as courts probe how platforms protect teens. #Meta #ChildSafety #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390644-…
Meta Ordered to Pay $375m in New Mexico Over Child Safety Claims

A court in the US state of New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $375m (£279m) after a jury found the company misled users about the safety of its platforms for children.Get today's headlines by email...

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Police in Pattaya raided a villa and arrested 25 Indian nationals over three online gambling sites. Investigators say the setup moved about 700m baht a year and staff were on tourist visas. #Pattaya #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390632-…
25 Indians Arrested in Pattaya Villa for Online Gambling Operation

In a significant operation, police in Pattaya arrested 25 Indian nationals after raiding a villa being used as the base for three online gambling websites. The villa, located in Soi Nong Mai Kaen 19,...

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Noticing a clear uptick in US troop moves and flights around Iran. The mix — Marines afloat, 82nd Airborne on call, plenty of C-17 runs — looks like prep for a short, targeted option, not a ground invasion. Kharg Island keeps coming up in chatter. #Iran #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390622-…
Is the US preparing to strike Iran? Troops move

A surge of elite troops. A spike in military flights. Even “surf and turf” dinners on bases. Signs are mounting that the United States could be preparing for military action near Iran — and specula...

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Songkran travelers get a break: selected domestic flights in Thailand are 15–30% off to ease holiday costs after recent route changes pushed up prices. Handy if you’re heading home or to the beaches. #ASEANNOW #Songkran #ThailandTravel aseannow.com/topic/1390612-…
Songkran Flight Discounts Rolled Out to Ease Holiday Travel Costs

Songkran Flight Discounts Rolled Out to Ease Holiday Travel CostsThailand’s aviation regulator says domestic airfares on selected routes will be reduced by 15% to 30% during the Songkran holiday...

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Ukraine just faced its largest 24-hour aerial assault of the war: 948 drones plus missiles, reaching deep into the west. Strikes damaged sites in Lviv and hit a maternity hospital in Ivano-Frankivsk, with casualties reported. #UkraineWar #Lviv #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390600-…
Russia Launches Nearly 950 Drones in Largest 24-Hour Assault on Ukraine

Russia has carried out its largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the start of the war, launching hundreds of drones and missiles in a coordinated wave of attacks across the country.Get today's...

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Middle East turmoil is pushing Beijing to treat the China–Myanmar Economic Corridor as plan B — a land route to the Bay of Bengal that dodges maritime chokepoints. It won’t replace sea trade, but it’s real insurance for oil and minerals. #ASEANNOW #CMEC aseannow.com/topic/1390586-…
Middle East turmoil boosts China’s Myanmar strategy

China’s long-term ambitions in Myanmar have taken on new urgency as wars in the Middle East disrupt vital shipping lanes and energy supplies. Analysts say Beijing now views the China–Myanmar Economic...

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US sanctions on UN rights expert Francesca Albanese are rippling across campuses: events pulled, collabs paused, scholars cautious. Lawyers call it a chilling effect on debate about Gaza and the ICC. #FreeSpeech #ICC #ASEANNOW aseannow.com/topic/1390548-…
Trump’s crackdown on UN Rights expert sparks free speech alarm

Francesca AlbaneseA controversial sanctions move by the Trump administration against a United Nations human rights expert has ignited fierce warnings from academics and lawyers who say it signals a...

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