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Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel literature prize
Published on 10/10/2024
» STOCKHOLM - The South Korean author Han Kang has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life”, the award-giving body said on Thursday.
Reforming the UN Security Council
News, Published on 09/10/2024
» As world leaders recently convened in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, the prospect of reforming the Security Council emerged as a major topic of discussion. A key question is whether the Council should add more permanent members.
Viktor Bout ‘trying to sell weapons to Houthis’
New York Times, Published on 08/10/2024
» BERLIN — The Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout is trying to broker a deal with Houthi militants in Yemen, according to Western officials.
Regian Eersel tells ONE Championship to ‘promote me more’ after record-extending title win
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 07/10/2024
» Regian Eersel has told ONE Championship to “promote me more” after a record-extending title fight win on Saturday in Bangkok.
China's stimulus could be a boon
News, Published on 07/10/2024
» The timing of China's new stimulus package is not coincidental. Arriving just before the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic, the announcement was well-received by equity investors, leading to a surge of more than 15% in the country's main stock indices.
Sort out systemic corruption
Postbag, Published on 06/10/2024
» Re: "Negligence claims lives", (Editorial, Oct 4).
Playing cat and mouse at Downing Street
Roger Crutchley, Published on 06/10/2024
» Important news from London. Larry the Cat has a new housemate at Downing Street. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the arrival of a white Siberian kitten called Prince. This breed of cat is apparently "good at problem solving" so considering the state of the UK at the moment it should be kept very busy in the PM's office. It is unclear if it will attend Cabinet meetings as being a Russian breed it may face security issues.
France uprooting vineyards as wine demand wanes
Published on 04/10/2024
» France, the world’s top wine producer, has secured €120 million ($132 million) in European Union funding to uproot millions of vines as global demand declines.
Chula and ECAM LaSalle Mark 10 Years of Collaboration
Published on 03/10/2024
» The Faculty of Engineering at Chulalongkorn University (Chula Engineering) and École Arts et Métiers LaSalle (ECAM LaSalle) proudly commemorate the 10th anniversary of their successful partnership, marking a decade of groundbreaking collaboration in engineering education.
Lamphun celebrates Lanna culture with Lantern Festival
Life, Published on 03/10/2024
» Until Nov 15, Wat Phra That Hariphunchai Woramahawihan in Lamphun will be illuminated by the Hundred Thousand Lanna Lantern Festival. To preserve Lanna practices, worshippers will create colourful, handcrafted lanterns to pay homage to Buddha's relics and write names and birthdays on them to pray for prosperity and discovering the light in their life.