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US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
The pause targets 75 nations including Somalia, Russia, Iran and Brazil.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Elusive wild cat feared extinct rediscovered in Thailand
The domestic cat-sized feline was last spotted in a documented sighting in 1995.
Thailand, Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire to halt deadly border clashes
Around one million people have been displaced by the renewed fighting.
Thai border clashes displace over half a million in Cambodia
More than 518,000 Cambodians, many children, have fled shelling at the border.
Thai police arrest Olympic gold medallist on the run for fraud
The boxer was convicted of defrauding lottery investors of $110,000 in 2021.
Thailand strikes building in Cambodia's border casino hub
The Poipet strike hit a busy casino hub and key border crossing point.
Cambodia-Thailand border clashes continue as Trump truce claim denied
Around 800,000 people have been displaced along the 800km border.
Fighting rages on Cambodia-Thailand border ahead of expected Trump call
At least 20 people have been killed as border clashes spread this week.
Khmer Rouge-era land mines have a big role in Thailand-Cambodia conflict
NY Times: The countries are trading claims over the mines, which have injured soldiers.
Cambodia-Thailand border clashes send half a million into shelters
Jets, tanks and drones are striking near disputed centuries-old temples.
More than half a million evacuated in Cambodia, Thailand during border clashes
More than 500,000 people are seeking safety as tanks, jets and drones battle.
Thailand-Cambodia clashes reignite, killing soldier and civilians
About 35,000 Thais fled border areas and over 1100 families in Cambodia were evacuated.
Thailand launches air strikes against Cambodia in border flare-up
One Thai soldier was killed and four wounded in the fresh border clashes.
Watch: Kiwi, 21, accused of smuggling $10m of heroin into Sydney in luggage
The New Zealander was stopped at Sydney Airport after a flight from Thailand.
Frustration in Indonesia as flood survivors await aid
The recent floods and landslides across four Asian countries have killed more than 1500.
Asia floods death toll tops 1160 as troops aid survivors
WHO is sending rapid response teams and medical supplies into the region.
Thousands without shelter after flooding across Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s Sumatra island remains cut off, with looting reported amid aid delays.
These scam centres were blown up. Was it all for show?
New York Times: The demolition of buildings was broadcast on state media for days.
Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia floods leave more than 400 dead
More than 270 people are still missing in Indonesia's Sumatra region.
Monsoon floods in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia leave more than 300 dead
In West Sumatra, at least 174 are dead and nearly 80 more people are missing.
Residents cut off as floods swamp southern Thailand
An aircraft carrier and helicopters are rescuing stranded residents.
Thailand's last hunter-gatherers seek land rights
The Maniq are one of the country's smallest ethnic minorities living on protected land.
Tourist’s Thai ferry trip turns costly as luggage swept out to sea
Footage posted to social media shows bags drifting away as the ferry battled rough seas.
Thai temple staff find woman alive in coffin
Temple staff heard faint knocks before realising the woman was still alive.
Off the beaten path: Discover the Thai region few tourists ever reach
Thailand's largest region is also it's least discovered by tourists.
‘Dumbhead’ drama: Miss Universe mired in scandal and walkouts
Two judges quit, alleging the contest’s final choices were secretly pre-set.
Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe after chaotic pageant
Fatima Bosch’s win followed a public clash with Thai organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil.
Malaysia ends search after deadly Rohingya boat sinking
Rescuers recovered 36 bodies after the boat capsized off Tarutao Island.
‘She just stopped breathing’: Son questions mother’s sudden death in Thailand
Karla Drescher was found unresponsive in her Phuket hotel room on October 27.
Search continues after Rohingya boat disaster
The death toll has risen past 30 as desperate search reaches fifth day.