Thai wildlife officials have unveiled a plan to address a longstanding conflict between humans and macaque monkeys in the central Thai city of Lopburi. After years of dangerous encounters and failed attempts at population control, authorities aim to relocate around 2,500 urban monkeys to large enclosures while allowing a limited number to remain free within the city. A recent campaign to capture more aggressive alpha … Continue reading Thailand has a plan to contain the monkey mayhem in tourist city

Russian missiles and drones targeted multiple power facilities in Ukraine on Thursday, including the complete destruction of the Trypilska coal-powered thermal power plant near Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attacks as “terror” and urged urgent air defense support from the West. The assault, which also damaged other power plants and infrastructure in several regions, has exacerbated concerns about the resilience of Ukraine’s energy system … Continue reading Russian airstrikes destroy major Kyiv power plant, damage other stations

Ukraine’s parliament has approved a bill aimed at reforming military draft procedures in response to Russia’s continued aggression, which has exposed critical manpower shortages in the armed forces. The legislation, which garnered significant support and applause from military leaders, seeks to streamline the draft process and improve data accuracy for conscription purposes. Notably, the bill eliminates harsh penalties for draft evasion that previously sparked public … Continue reading Ukraine parliament passes mobilization bill to boost troop numbers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized Western allies for what he sees as a lack of support in the face of escalating Russian aggression. Following overnight strikes by Russian forces on multiple Ukrainian regions, Zelensky expressed gratitude for those involved in recovery efforts and defending against attacks. However, he emphasized that more assistance, particularly in terms of air defense systems, is urgently needed to combat … Continue reading Zelensky rages at West for ‘turning blind eye’ on war as Russia advances

In Vietnam’s most spectacular trial to date, a 67-year-old property developer was sentenced to death for orchestrating one of the world’s largest bank frauds. Truong My Lan, a prominent figure in Ho Chi Minh City’s business scene, was convicted of embezzling billions from Saigon Commercial Bank over 11 years. The trial, marked by unprecedented transparency from the typically secretive communist authorities, involved extensive evidence and … Continue reading Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death for $44B fraud