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Gaza is being offered a big historic chance
Oped, Published on 27/11/2025
» The UN Security Council has approved a landmark American-sponsored resolution which just may give long suffering Gaza its final chance for peace and reconstruction. The US resolution enshrines Washington's 20-point plan for Gaza; the current ceasefire, the establishment of a Board of Peace and backs the creation and deployment of an international stabilisation force for the war-ravished territory. There were 13 votes for, none against, and two abstentions, Russia and China.
Channels of kindness for flood victims
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Villagers in Chiang Rai are experiencing flooding that has so far affected over 9,000 families. Many people, particularly in Mae Sai district, are stranded in their homes awaiting help from rescue officers. Meanwhile, floods and landslides are also wreaking havoc in other northern provinces, not to mention the neighbouring countries of Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. In Chiang Mai, several people have been injured or are missing while many areas in Nan are also currently under water. The floods in Nan are reportedly the worst in 100 years. Several organisations — public, private and foundations — have joined forces to provide relief for flood-affected victims in all areas. To help out, Life has compiled a list of places where people can donate necessities or provide financial aid.
Nobel laureate sworn in as East Timor leader on independence anniversary
AFP, Published on 20/05/2022
» DILI (EAST TIMOR) - Nobel laureate Jose Ramos-Horta was inaugurated as East Timor's president on Friday, pledging to break a longstanding political deadlock in Southeast Asia's youngest country as it celebrated its 20th independence anniversary.
Nobel laureate sworn in as East Timor leader on independence anniversary
AFP, Published on 20/05/2022
» DILI (EAST TIMOR) - Nobel laureate Jose Ramos-Horta was inaugurated as East Timor's president on Friday, pledging to break a longstanding political deadlock in Southeast Asia's youngest country as it celebrated its 20th independence anniversary.
11 E. Timor ministers rejected due to graft probes
Published on 22/06/2018
» DILI, East Timor: The president of East Timor has refused to swear in 11 cabinet ministers because of corruption investigations in a rocky beginning for a new government formed after a protracted political stalemate in the young nation.
Close battle ends in win for Mekhong
Sports, Published on 12/03/2018
» After four days of fun, festivities and elephant polo action, featuring 10 teams from all over the world comprising international rugby players, professional polo players and 20 ex-street elephants, the final day of the King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament produced plenty of memorable moments and a returning champion team yesterday.