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Norwegian football star Erling Haaland has been named global brand ambassador for WALOVI, the international version of the Chinese herbal tea drink Wang Lao Ji, ahead of the 2026 FIFA …
Norway’s Haaland becomes face of Chinese herbal drink brand ahead of World Cup Read More
After more than two weeks without any contact, an Icelandic man who disappeared in Thailand has been located in immigration detention in Bangkok, Icelandic media Rúv reports. Sindri Freyr Jensson …
Missing Icelander found in immigration detention in Bangkok Read More
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani in Mindanao on 8 June, causing widespread destruction across several provinces. At least 37 people have been confirmed dead, hundreds …
Sweden expresses solidarity with the Philippines after deadly Mindanao earthquake Read More
A Finnish court has sentenced a former berry company executive to two and a half years in prison for trafficking Thai seasonal workers in what has been described as Finland’s …
Finnish court jails former berry company CEO over trafficking of Thai workers Read More
Finnish cave-diving expert Mikko Paasi has described the recent rescue mission at a flooded mine in Laos as one of the most difficult operations of his career. Paasi, who helped …
Finnish diver Mikko Paasi reflects on challenging Laos cave rescue Read More
A powerful earthquake struck offshore near Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 35 people, injuring more than 200 and triggering a tsunami, 1News reports. The 7.8-magnitude …
At least 35 dead after powerful 7.8-magnitude quake strikes Philippines Read More
Finland has blocked 14 property transactions, including ten linked to a Chinese corporate network, over concerns that the acquisitions could threaten national security, yle reports. Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen …
Finland blocks property purchases linked to Chinese corporate network Read More
After more than two weeks of searching, rescue teams have called off efforts to find two men who remain missing inside a flooded cave in Laos, Bangkok Post reports. The …
Search for two missing men in Laos cave called off Read More
Eight South Korean-born adoptees have filed a lawsuit against Denmark, claiming the state failed to protect their right to know their origins. The adoptees argue that Danish authorities helped conceal …
South Korean adoptees sue Denmark over adoption records Read More
China Eastern Airlines will launch direct flights between Stockholm and Shanghai on 22 June. The new route will operate three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays between Stockholm …
China Eastern flies from Stockholm to Shanghai in 2 weeks Read More