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Epstein birthday book renews pressure on Trump, other former pals
AFP, Published on 12/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - A decades-old book of cheerful, often lewd birthday messages has set off a political bomb in Washington -- helping bring down the British ambassador and inflaming the most perilous scandal of Donald Trump's presidency.
Android is now the new Apple
Life, James Hein, Published on 10/09/2025
» Some may be wondering why have I used an Android phone up to now compared to, say, Apple iPhone? In the beginning, it was for the following four reasons -- a headphone jack, a removable battery, the ability to insert an SD card for storage and the ability to load a program into the computer. That last part may sound a little strange but a 12GB device with 1TB of storage and a graphics unit built in is a computer now. The "program" loading here means you can put your own operating system on the device and install applications, bypassing the Play Store. So where are we now? No headphone jack, no SSD support, no removable battery and based on a recent announcement, no ability to "side-load" programs any more. In other words, Google phones have now or will soon be turned into iPhones.
Thai Hospitals Unite in Breakthrough Cancer Therapies
Published on 08/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 8, 2025 – Ramathibodi Hospital and Samitivej Hospital have joined forces to advance cancer treatment through cell and gene therapy, marking a new milestone in Thailand’s medical innovation. The collaboration, unveiled at The Cell Therapy & Gene Therapy Symposium 2025, aims to provide leukaemia and lymphoma patients with survival rates of up to 70%, while raising the country’s standard of care to an international level.
'Trump Whisperer' ex-minister joins Japan PM race
AFP, Published on 08/09/2025
» TOKYO - A former top diplomat dubbed the "Trump Whisperer" was the first candidate Monday to join the race to be Japan's next leader, a day after premier Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation.
The postwar era's first democratic authoritarian
Oped, Published on 08/09/2025
» The 78th anniversary of India's independence last month offers an opportunity to recall one of the most insidious moments in the country's post-independence history: prime minister Indira Gandhi's 1975 decision to declare an emergency and suspend civil liberties. A new book by political scientist Srinath Raghavan, Indira Gandhi and the Years That Transformed India, not only revisits that fateful move, but also traces its lasting impact half a century later.
Renowned pianist Tony Yike Yang to perform in Bangkok
Life, Published on 08/09/2025
» OLive Music presents an afternoon of piano music by Tony Yike Yang, one of Canada's most brilliant young musical talents, at Sala Sudasiri Sobha concert hall, Lat Phrao 41 yaek 7-2, on Sunday at 4pm.
Tiny Vanuatu steps up to protect the climate
Oped, Published on 28/08/2025
» Although the International Court of Justice (ICJ) turned 80 this year, there is a sense in which it has never felt younger. In a David-versus-Goliath moment, the tiny Pacific Island state of Vanuatu recently changed international law forever by bringing the world's most important issue before its highest court. The result is an ICJ advisory opinion on "the legal obligations of states in respect of climate change", as requested -- at Vanuatu's urging -- by the UN General Assembly (with 132 states co-sponsoring the resolution).
Trump demands $1bn from University of California over UCLA protests
AFP, Published on 09/08/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump demanded a massive $1 billion fine from the prestigious University of California system on Friday as the administration pushed its claims of antisemitism in UCLA's response to 2024 student protests related to Gaza.
Beyond Grades: Thai Teens’ Global University Edge
Published on 07/08/2025
» During the crucial transition period when children are about to enter university, many parents face the question: "How can we help our child gain admission to the best institutions?" If the goal is entry to world-class universities, the following key insights from Mr Panuwat Lueangrachanee, Managing Director of Crimson Education Thailand, may significantly shift parental perspectives. Crimson Education is a leading institution for global university preparation and consultation, with more than 27 offices worldwide.
Dangerous dreams: Inside internet's 'sleepmaxxing' craze
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - From mouth taping to rope-assisted neck swinging, a viral social media trend is promoting extreme bedtime routines that claim to deliver perfect sleep -- despite scant medical evidence and potential safety risks.