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US senators search for off-ramp as shutdown kicks in
AFP, Published on 01/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - The United States entered a government shutdown Wednesday with President Donald Trump and Democrats in an acrimonious stand-off and banking on the other side to blink first in what could be a prolonged crisis.
Two Thais chosen for Time100 list
Published on 01/10/2025
» Two Thais have been named to the Time100 Next list of the world’s most influential “rising stars”: politician Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and golfer Jeeno Thitikul.
PM Anutin welcomes everyone wanting to join Bhumjaithai
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday his Bhumjaithai Party will always welcome new members willing to work in the national interest, after veteran politician Santi Prompat and his son joined the party on Tuesday.
New central bank chief promises cooperation but vows independence
Published on 01/10/2025
» Thailand's new central bank chief said on Wednesday that he will maintain the independence of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) while collaborating with the government to address the country's economic challenges.
EU leaders plot defence boost in shadow of Denmark drones
AFP, Published on 01/10/2025
» COPENHAGEN — European Union (EU) leaders will discuss bolstering Europe's defences and Ukraine's financial firepower at a Wednesday summit in Denmark, where mysterious drone flights have ramped up fears about the threat from Russia.
Deadlines loom for Milan's Olympic village as Winter Games near
AFP, Published on 01/10/2025
» MILAN (ITALY) - Milan's 2026 Olympic village for the upcoming Winter Games risks not being fully ready for athletes with four months to go until the opening ceremony at the city's iconic San Siro stadium.
PM accused of electioneering with co-pay revamp
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has defended the government's push to roll out the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment economic stimulus scheme, dismissing criticism that the scheme is a thinly veiled attempt at pre-election campaigning.
Asian Development Bank cuts Thai GDP outlook
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/10/2025
» The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its Thai GDP growth estimates for this year and next, citing export deceleration, a slow recovery of foreign tourist arrivals, as well as weakened private consumption and investments.
UN Security Council approves new military force to fight Haiti gangs
AFP, Published on 01/10/2025
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to transform a UN-backed security mission in gang-dominated Haiti into a larger, full-fledged force with military troops.
DR Congo ex-president Kabila sentenced to death in absentia for 'treason'
AFP, Published on 01/10/2025
» KINSHASA - A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday sentenced ex-president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia for "treason".