Thai monks dismissed after drug tests

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3 years ago

November 30, 2022

Rick D'Andrea

A small Buddhist temple in Thailand has been left without any monks after they were all dismissed for failing drug tests.

Four monks, including the abbot, tested positive for methamphetamine in the country’s northern provinces.

The monks have been sent to a health clinic to undergo a drug rehabilitation program.

The raid comes amid a campaign to crack down on drug trafficking.

Police administered urine tests on the monks earlier in the week, after being brought to the attention of authorities.

Locals are now concerned the temple cannot do any merit-making.

Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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