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Norway Jersey Sells Out Across Europe Ahead of England Clash
Norway's national team jerseys sold out across Europe ahead of a World Cup semi-final against England on July 11, with the Norwegian Football Association vastly underestimating demand after orders jumped from 50,000 to 250,000 units year-ov
US Official: Starmer's World Cup Meddling Worse Than Trump's
A US White House official claims UK PM Keir Starmer's interference in the 2026 World Cup scheduling is worse than Trump's effort to overturn a red card decision, citing safety concerns versus competitive advantage.
Arsenal Signs Goalkeeper Illan Meslier On Free Transfer
French goalkeeper Illan Meslier joins Arsenal on a free transfer from Leeds United, signing a two-year contract with an optional extension as backup to first-choice keeper David Raya.
FIFA Bans Jarrell Quansah Two Games For Red Card
England defender Jarrell Quansah received a two-match FIFA ban following his red card in the Round of 16 victory over Mexico, forcing him to miss the upcoming quarterfinal against Norway.
Thailand Showcases Royal Arts and Crafts to Global Media
Thailand's Government Public Relations Department (PRD) hosted a 2-day study visit for international media on 9 – 10 July 2026, showcasing how the country's Royal Arts and Crafts Projects are transf...
Thailand and Malaysia Boost Trade and Border Cooperation
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, have agreed to advance cooperation across all dimensions, including trade, investment, food security, agr...
Klose Speaks With Messi After Record Broken
Miroslav Klose spoke with Lionel Messi by phone after the Argentine star broke his World Cup goal-scoring record of 16 goals, with Klose saying he's honored the record fell to a player he's long admired.
Thai Social Welfare Council Announces Mother's Day Event August 12
Thailand's Social Welfare Council will host its 51st annual Mother's Day celebration on August 12 at Impact Exhibition Hall in Nonthaburi, featuring competitions, concerts, and tributes honoring motherhood and Queen Sirikit's legacy.
Student Loan Fund Defends Auto-Debit Collections
Thailand's Student Loan Fund defended its automatic account debiting after complaints, saying July deductions only targeted borrowers with overdue payments per their loan agreements. The fund processed automatic deductions for over 74,000 a
Lady Bee Film Reimagines Classic Tale Through Female Perspective
A reimagined film adaptation of the classic Thai literary work Jundara centers on the character Lady Bee instead of the original protagonist, offering a female perspective directed by an all-female creative team. The project, led by Writer
Thai Women's Tennis Hosts Switzerland in World Cup Playoff
Thailand's women's tennis team will host Switzerland in a Billie Jean King Cup World Group playoff on November 21-22 at a Bangkok venue, with the winner advancing to the world championship level for the first time in 12 years.
Chelsea Appoints Xabi Alonso As New Manager
Spanish manager Xabi Alonso has signed a four-year contract to lead Chelsea starting July 1, 2025, after winning the Bundesliga title with Bayer Leverkusen.