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Luxury condos withstand Bangkok's wider slowdown

Bangkok's condo market is becoming increasingly polarised, with luxury projects continuing to outperform while the broader residential sector remains weighed down by weak purchasing power and tighter mortgage lending.

50mph speed limits and double cost of second homes: What Burnham should do in first 100 days, according to Labour pressure group

Exclusive: Labour Party pressure group Compass has put together a report - seen by The Independent - outlining 100 policies for the new prime minister’s first 100 days

Döstädning: the Swedish method for tidying up before moving and selling faster

A Scandinavian philosophy that prioritizes order and brightness is being applied to the real estate sector to accelerate transactions and improve the perception of the property

The weakest NATO border? "Only the Russian language can be heard"

Narva is one of the most unusual places on NATO's eastern flank. The Estonian city lies right on the border with Russia. In the WP program "Żeby Wiedzieć" (To Know), writer Maja Wolny spoke about her experiences in this place. As she reported, during two visits to the city, almost

Becky G reflects on how she mixes art with advocacy in her new music

Singer Becky G was signed to a record label at just 14 years old. She spoke exclusively to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her rise to fame, advocacy in her new music and major collaborations.

DEM 5th Ordinary Grand Congress on September 6

DEM Party Spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan stated that the framework law, which passed with 467 votes in Parliament, is an important legal step towards Turkey's democratization and the resolution of the Kurdish issue. Regarding the release of Selahattin Demirtaş, Doğan noted that the implementation schedule for the law is not yet clear

Oil falls more than 3% amid impasses between the US and Iran

Washington and Tehran have continued to trade accusations over an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Piantedosi: 'We will revoke the suspension of Schengen only with the total end of risks'

'Checks were carried out on Italy by other EU countries as well. But no one expressed concerns. From Madrid, the stance on Schengen is only a logic of retaliation'

"Supply cliff since '22, we must go all out"... Ruling party also says "crisis"

President Lee Jae-myung stated that a supply cliff has been continuing since 2022 and ordered an all-out effort for supply. The Democratic Party also pledged to speed up legislation to expand supply.

UP Teen Loses Rs 3 Lakh In Online Games, Uses AI Image To Fake Own Kidnapping

When the father said he could not transfer the amount, the accused asked him to bring Rs 2 lakh cash.

BMW breaks down in Geneva tunnel – baby locked inside the car

A Geneva couple got stuck in a tunnel with their baby. Because the rear doors of the BMW locked automatically, the mother had to get out with the child through the front area.

Why did the animal die?: Dead basking shark in the Baltic Sea puzzles researchers

For days, a basking shark attracted onlookers to a Baltic Sea beach in Denmark. Last weekend, the animal was found dead. Researchers are now investigating the cause.

Hilde has been waiting for years for her father's inheritance due to her nephew's debts: “Through the court, you can force him to reach an agreement”

Hilde* thought her father's inheritance would simply be divided, until it turned out that one of her nephews has debts to the government. Result: not only his share, but the entire estate has been stuck for years. Is that allowed? HLN tax expert Michel Maus explains to you

Illness, poison? In southern Kenya, a mysterious ailment continues to kill elephants

Authorities have suggested possible pesticide poisoning, but experts dismiss this hypothesis.

White House report says more than 40 countries have a high risk of illegal transshipment involving China, is developing an AI 'border detection' system

According to a Bloomberg report, the Trump administration is developing an AI-powered 'border detection' system aimed at cracking down on trade partners suspected of helping China evade US import tariffs.

News24 | Proteas legend AB de Villiers ready to follow larger-than-life Els at Icons Cup

Proteas cricket legend AB de Villiers is looking forward to being on four-time Major winner Ernie Els’ Team SA ahead of the Icons Cup at Fancourt in December.

OsunDecides2026: APC’s governorship candidate Oyebamiji arrives Osogbo as party gears up for final campaign

Mr Oyebamiji arrived Osogbo, the Osun State capital, as his party, the APC, holds is set to hold its final campaign rally Thursday. The post OsunDecides2026: APC’s governorship candidate Oyebamiji arrives Osogbo as party gears up for final campaign appeared first on Premium Times

YAMAM fighters arrested 3 wanted for terrorist activity in Jenin

YAMAM fighters, directed by the Shin Bet, arrested three wanted for terrorist activity tonight (Thursday) in Jenin, in the Menashe Brigade.

Seeking advice from AI for difficult problems, the number of visually impaired fortune tellers in South Korea is gradually decreasing

A neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea, once became a local feature because it was home to a large number of visually impaired fortune tellers. However, with the advancement of technology, many people use AI models more often to confide their worries, and there are fewer and fewer fortune tellers still operating in this neighborhood.

Range anxiety? Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV delivers 1,100km freedom, hybrid comfort under RM110,000

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — For many owners of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, the prospect of switching to...

In the second batch of Aedes albopictus indices in August, the first-phase ovitrap index in Kowloon Tong was the highest

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced the second batch of Aedes albopictus ovitrap indices and density indices for August, covering 16 surveillance areas. Among them, the first-phase ovitrap index in Kowloon Tong was the highest, reaching 16.7%, followed by Chai Wan at 16.1%; the first-phase density index in Sha Tin Central and Fo Tan was the highest, reaching 2.6, followed by Hung Hom and To Kwa Wan, reaching 1.7. A spokesperson stated that stagnant water or containers with stagnant water were found in two parks and one public housing estate in Kowloon City District, and a total of 3 statutory notices were issued to the relevant persons in charge, requiring them to clear the stagnant water or containers within a time limit; the department also found mosquito breeding in a construction site, a park, and a public housing estate in the Eastern District, and initiated a total of 3 prosecutions against the relevant construction contractor, venue management company, and housing estate management company respectively. The spokesperson also said that the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department will convene inter-departmental district anti-mosquito task force meetings during the rainy season

BNR: illegal gambling ads on Meta platforms aimed at vulnerable gamblers

Gambling sites that are illegal in the Netherlands are advertising on Meta's platforms with ads that are explicitly aimed at people with gambling problems. This is shown by research from BNR. The news station states that Meta may be earning millions in the Netherlands from these advertisements. The work

8 men arrested over theft of marine gas oil on tugboat in waters off Tuas

They allegedly misappropriated marine gas oil valued at about $10,570 and sold it for personal gain.

Shots fired as men with machetes argue at Melbourne shopping centre

Police converge on a shopping centre in Melbourne's north after shots were fired during an argument between men armed with machetes.

Managing the health of disaster victims is a challenge, acupuncturists are also being dispatched [Movements in the disaster area]

Kumamoto Prefecture suffered major damage from an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 7. Here is a summary of the situation in the disaster area and support activities on August 13.

After sealing cafes and removing benches, it is the turn of street vendors in Iranshahr

The Tehran Municipality, in its latest restrictive measure on Iranshahr Street, has begun removing street vendors and peddlers in this area; an action that...

Marcos orders voluntary SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG for COS, JO workers

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued an administrative order directing government agencies to facilitate the voluntary deduction of social protection contributions for contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers. Administrative Order No. 43, si

Orengo: No amount of threats will stop Linda Mwananchi from holding a rally in Homa Bay

Lost, Looted, Crumbling: The Vanishing Temple Murals of Yu County

The county is known for its hundreds of ancient temple murals. An investigation has revealed that most specimens no longer exist or are in disrepair.

Let rich pensioners opt out of state pension in exchange for OBE, Labour pressure group urges Burnham

Exclusive: Amid growing pressure on the public finances, a Labour Party pressure group has urged Andy Burnham to ‘allow rich, well-off pensioners to opt out of their state pension for 3+ years in return for a Pensions Sacrifice OBE’