Hospital hunts desperately for fuel for power generators
NAKHON RATCHASIMA - The fuel shortage has sparked alarm at a hospital in Khon Buri district that is struggling to find diesel for the backup generators that ensure electricity is always available for critical medical procedures.  

Sao Paulo AI policing nabs criminals, and a few innocents
SAO PAULO - In the heart of Sao Paulo, a "prisonometer" keeps a live tally of people jailed due to Latin America's largest AI facial-recognition system, but its successes have been marred by mistaken arrests.

Sweden's prisons prepare to house young teens
SIGTUNA (SWEDEN) - North of Stockholm, the Rosersberg prison is making preparations to house children as young as 13 in response to a much-criticised juvenile judicial reform expected to take effect in July.

Pilgrims injured when bus crashes in Cha-am
PETCHABURI - At least 15 passengers on a pilgrimage to a temple in Prachuap Khiri Khan were injured when their chartered bus ran off the road and struck two power poles in Cha-am, in Hua Hin district, on Tuesday morning. 

Google rolls out AI-powered Play Games Sidekick for Android
Google has begun rolling out a new gaming feature called Play Games Sidekick, an AI-powered assistant designed to provide tips and tools while playing games on Android devices.

Middle East war: global economic fallout
PARIS - Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Tuesday:

Drones, rockets target US embassy in Baghdad: security sources
Rockets and at least five drones were launched at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad early on Tuesday (March 17) from areas around the city, Iraqi security sources said, describing the attack as the most intense since the start of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. - REUTERS

Pattaya Holi Festival 2026 - Colours and fun on the beach
Faces and clothes were smeared with coloured powder as revellers took part in the Holi festival on Central Pattaya Beach, Chon Buri province. Organised by Pattaya City and the Thai‑Indian Business Association and held between March 13 and 15, the seaside celebration featured traditional colour‑throwing, live concerts by Indian artists, influencer‑led activities and a wide variety...

UK teens debate social media ban: essential or unrealistic?
British teenagers are divided over social media — valuing it for connection while acknowledging its downsides. But as governments debate bans and restrictions, and the UK launches a public consultation on the matter, many young people are skeptical that a ban is the answer. - REUTERS

'One Battle After Another' takes top prize at the Oscars
The darkly comic thriller “One Battle After Another” won best picture at the Academy Awards, leading a haul of six trophies on a Sunday night when Hollywood handed its top movie honors to unconventional stories. The offbeat tale of political resistance traded wins with the vampire story “Sinners,” setting up a fight to the end at the Dolby Theatre. - REUTERS