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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).
The world's first Marshall Livehouse opens in Bangkok
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/08/2025
» Marshall, the legendary British brand that has amplified music icons for more than six decades, announced the opening of Marshall Livehouse Bangkok as a multi-level music venue, community hub and brand experience on Charoen Krung 36.
Marshall cracks down on counterfeits amid growth
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/08/2025
» Marshall Group is continuing with its efforts to crack down on counterfeit products being sold in Asia, while expanding its presence in Thailand.
In high-stakes summit, Trump, not Putin, budges
AFP, Published on 16/08/2025
» ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Donald Trump wanted to go bold — a high-pomp, high-stakes summit with Vladimir Putin to test whether the Russian leader would compromise on the Ukraine war.
US issues tsunami warning for Hawaii after powerful quake
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/07/2025
» The United States issued a tsunami warning for Hawaii following a powerful earthquake off the east coast of Russia, alongside a similar alert from Japan.
Japan issues tsunami warning for areas including Tokyo Bay
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/07/2025
» Japan issued a tsunami warning after a powerful earthquake off the eastern coast of Russia on Wednesday morning local time.
Europe hopes for 'no surprises' as US weighs force withdrawals
AFP, Published on 28/07/2025
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - After keeping Donald Trump happy with a pledge to up defence spending at NATO's summit, Europe is now bracing for a key decision from the US president on the future of American forces on the continent.
Ishiba's summit absence shows lack of Nato faith
Oped, Published on 21/07/2025
» Since a Japanese prime minister first attended a Nato summit in 2022, Japan has sent its highest-level representative to the event for three consecutive years. Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 was a key catalyst for Tokyo's decision to attend that year, and the 2025 summit in The Hague would have marked the fourth consecutive appearance by a Japanese leader.
Follow the contract
Postbag, Published on 22/06/2025
» Re: "King Power seeks to close duty-free shops", (BP, June 17).
Made in Vietnam: Hanoi cracks down on fake goods as US tariffs loom
AFP, Published on 18/06/2025
» HANOI — Since the United States accused Vietnam of being a hub for counterfeit goods, Tran Le Chi has found it increasingly hard to track down her favourite fake Chanel T-shirts, Gucci sunglasses and Louis Vuitton handbags.