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Assad’s fall: The end of Syria’s brutal ruling dynasty
Published on 08/12/2024
» Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president who inherited power in 2000 with promises of reform, only to brutally suppress his opponents in a war that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, has been toppled in a lightning rebel advance, according to state television.
Rebels enter Damascus, threatening Assad’s rule
Published on 08/12/2024
» Rebel fighters began to enter the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Sunday, taking them to the brink of a stunning victory as Syrian forces and their leader, President Bashar Assad, appeared to be fleeing.
US unveils $988m aid package for Ukraine including rockets and drones
Reuters, Published on 08/12/2024
» SIMI VALLEY, California: The United States unveiled a $988 million aid package of new arms and equipment to Ukraine for its ongoing fight against Russia's invasion on Saturday.
Syrian rebels advancing rapidly
Published on 07/12/2024
» Syrian rebels pressed their lightning advance on Saturday, saying they had seized most of the south, as government forces dug in to defend the key central city of Homs to try to save President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule.
Trump returns to world stage at Notre-Dame reopening
Published on 07/12/2024
» PARIS - US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the world stage on Saturday to join leaders for the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, still a private citizen but already preparing to tackle a host of international crises.
Sergei Nakariakov joins RBSO for an unmissable concert
Holiday Time, Published on 06/12/2024
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation, in collaboration with B.Grimm Group Ltd., will present a concert titled “Sergei Nakariakov plays Arutunian’s Trumpet Concerto” at 7:30 pm on Saturday, 14 December 2024 at the Thailand Cultural Centre. This concert will begin with Dr. Vanich Potavanich’s Symphonic poem “Rattanakosin (R.E. 146-237),” which aims to describe significant events of King Rama IX that occurred during R.E. 146-137 of the Rattanakosin period. A number of melodic motives are drawn from impactful national compositions, including King Rama IX’s Candlelight Blue, the Thai national anthem, Thai Royal Barge song, and Vijit Jitrangsan’s Rattanakosin (R.E. 1-145). Dr. Vanich Potavanich is the resident conductor of the RBSO and was awarded by the Ministry of Culture the 2024 Silpathorn Artist Awards.
Thriving in the Sixth Wave of innovation
Business, Published on 06/12/2024
» 'There has always been, and there always will be, an economic cycle," noted the British journalist and politician Nigel Lawson. He is right, and if you're a regular reader of this column, you know that arguably the most overlooked yet influential economic cycles are long.
Proud eager to enter the Phuket market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/12/2024
» SET-listed developer Proud Real Estate plans to launch three new residential projects worth a combined 9.2 billion baht next year, including its first venture in Phuket to capitalise on the booming luxury residential market.
Funeral held for drowned Russian yoga influencer
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/12/2024
» A funeral for a Russian woman swept out to sea while practising yoga sitting on a seaside rock last week was held on Koh Samui on Wednesday.
Trumpet star to perform with RBSO
Life, Published on 05/12/2024
» Russian-born Israeli trumpet player Sergei Nakariakov will be guest soloist in the next concert by the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) which will take place in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Dec 14 at 7.30pm.