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Welsh Dragons enjoy red carpet welcome
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/07/2024
» For many clubs and their players pre-season tours can be bit of a chore, but you won't hear anyone from the Welsh club Wrexham complaining.
Bangladesh's youth uprising has Arab Spring echoes
News, Published on 27/07/2024
» In recent weeks, the Bangladeshi government has cracked down violently on students demanding equitable access to coveted government jobs amid an unemployment crisis. To contain the protests, authorities have shut down all educational institutions, imposed a strict curfew, and cut off internet access. Thousands of police officers and paramilitaries have been patrolling the streets, and more than 170 people have died.
Japan, Asean to boost security ties amid China rise
Kyodo News, Published on 26/07/2024
» VIENTIANE - Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa agreed with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Friday to deepen security and economic cooperation, with China attempting to bolster its clout in nearby waters through a military buildup.
Floods, landslides kill 10, leave nine missing in Vietnam
Matt Laslo, Published on 26/07/2024
» HANOI - Flash floods and landslides triggered by tropical storm Prapiroon have killed at least 10 people and left 9 missing this week in northern Vietnam, the government's disaster management agency said on Friday.
New arrest in passports-for-sale case
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/07/2024
» The husband of the woman who commissioned a controversial Chinese-language billboard advertising foreign passports for sale in Bangkok was arrested at Don Mueang airport on Wednesday as he is wanted on a warrant issued in China.
Climate protest causes 140 flight cancellations in Frankfurt
Published on 25/07/2024
» BERLIN - Frankfurt airport, Germany’s busiest, has resumed operations after suspending flights on Thursday morning when several climate activists blocked runways by gluing themselves to the tarmac.
Attacks on Papua New Guinea kill 26, including 16 children
Reuters, Published on 25/07/2024
» SYDNEY - Violent attacks on three remote villages in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) north has likely killed 26 people, including 16 children, while several people were forced to flee after attackers set fire to their homes, the United Nations (UN) said.
Typhoon Gaemi barrels through Taiwan, killing two, heads to Chinese coast
Published on 25/07/2024
» TAIPEI/BEIJING: Typhoon Gaemi swept through northern Taiwan on Thursday, killing two people, bringing floods and snarling traffic, before heading across the sea and into China where it is expected to dump more torrential rain.
New visa schemes launched to promote tourism
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» Travellers to Thailand for vacations or brief business trips from 93 countries, including Austria, China, South Korea, Canada and Germany, are no longer required to get a visa and can stay in the country for 60 days. Aiming to boost tourism, this exemption can be renewed at an immigration office for an extra 30 days.
Thais face Malaysia, eye top spot in pool
Sports, Published on 25/07/2024
» Thailand go into their final group stage game of the Asean Boys' U19 Championship against Malaysia in Surabaya, Indonesia, today seeking a victory that will be help them avoid a semi-final clash with mighty Australians.