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India accelerates AI to rival US and China, drawing global tech investments
India accelerates AI to rival US and China, drawing global tech investments
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
As New Delhi hosts the AI Impact Summit to champion the Global South, the nation is eyeing a $400 billion IT market boom. This aggressive push comes just as Silicon Valley elites and the IMF sound the alarm on an uncontrollable 'AI tsunami' threatening to disrupt cognitive labor worldwide.Indonesia, US firms sign over $7 billion in trade, investment deals
Indonesia, US firms sign over $7 billion in trade, investment deals
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
Over $7 billion in trade and investment deals signed between Indonesia and U.S. firms, covering agriculture, minerals, semiconductors, and energy, enhancing ties before a formal trade agreementPeople's Party assures Laser ID data safety and denies breaching DOPA orders
People's Party assures Laser ID data safety and denies breaching DOPA orders
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
The party temporarily suspends the Laser ID requirement for membership applications while awaiting final API linkage approval, reaffirming its role as a mere data pass-through to prevent identity theft.Mild 2.3 magnitude earthquake hits Kanchanaburi, no impact reported
Mild 2.3 magnitude earthquake hits Kanchanaburi, no impact reported
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
A mild earthquake measuring 2.3 in magnitude was recorded in Kanchanaburi's Srisawat district at a shallow depth of 1 kilometre. No impacts have been reported yet.From ‘Spectre C’ to ‘Laser ID’: The Risk of ‘Party Dissolution’ for ‘Orange Party’
From ‘Spectre C’ to ‘Laser ID’: The Risk of ‘Party Dissolution’ for ‘Orange Party’
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
People's Party faces legal risks over Spectre C media hire and Laser ID data collection, raising concerns of potential dissolution after 2026 electionsBangkok’s air quality worsens, with Thawi Watthana and Nong Khaem most affected by rising PM2.5 levels
Bangkok’s air quality worsens, with Thawi Watthana and Nong Khaem most affected by rising PM2.5 levels
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
The latest air quality report for Bangkok shows a significant rise in PM2.5 levels, with Thawi Watthana and Nong Khaem suffering the highest concentrations. Residents are advised to take precautions.Thailand rejects Cambodian PM's border occupation claims
Thailand rejects Cambodian PM's border occupation claims
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
Royal Thai Army has clarified that 80,000 Cambodians cited by Prime Minister Hun Manet are illegal encroachers on Thai soil rather than displaced persons, maintaining that all current border measures strictly adhere to bilateral ceasefire agreements.Thailand and Cambodia’s diplomatic rivalry intensifies as online scams add complexity to border tensions
Thailand and Cambodia’s diplomatic rivalry intensifies as online scams add complexity to border tensions
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
As border tensions escalate, Thailand’s foreign minister pushes back against Cambodia’s accusations, highlighting the global impact of online scams while also defending Thailand’s actions at the UN Human Rights Council.5 Key Factors That Will Determine Thailand's Credit Rating
5 Key Factors That Will Determine Thailand's Credit Rating
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
Thailand's economic confidence is entering a critical test in 2026, as three global credit rating agencies – Moody’s, Fitch Ratings, and S&P – are set to assess the country’s fiscal and macroeconomic status