World Cup opens under pressure over visas and ticket prices
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
The World Cup opens in Mexico City with FIFA trying to shift the spotlight back to football, even as questions over visas, ticket prices and political tensions hang over the tournament
Japan launches custom Shinkansen for DisneySea anniversary
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
A uniquely styled bullet train has entered service to mark the 25th anniversary of Tokyo DisneySea, operating on northern Japanese routes until early March.
Japan and Malaysia pledge to boost maritime security and AI ties
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
During talks in Tokyo, Anwar Ibrahim guaranteed energy supplies, whilst Sanae Takaichi pursued a free Indo-Pacific initiative amid shared concerns over China.
Cabinet backs upgrading RMUTL Nan into high-quality provincial university
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
The Cabinet has approved in principle the establishment of a provincial higher education institution in Nan by upgrading RMUTL Nan into an autonomous state-supervised institution, with legislation to be drafted next.
TMD warns of heavy rain nationwide as Bangkok showers expected to linger
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department warns people across Thailand to beware of heavy to very heavy rain, flash floods and overflows, while evening rain clouds continue to cover Bangkok and nearby provinces.