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No conclusion yet on MoUs, panel says
Post Reporters, Published on 28/10/2025
» The ad-hoc Senate committee studying the pros and cons of the 2000 and 2001 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on border demarcation with Cambodia has yet to reach a conclusion on whether the two agreements should be revoked, Senator Nophadol In-na said.
US shutdown poker: Which side has the winning hand?
AFP, Published on 27/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - Washington is in a standoff and the chips are down -- with the government shuttered for weeks, federal workers stuck in limbo and millions who rely on health insurance subsidies scared of losing the shirt off their backs.
Trump pardons Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao
AFP, Published on 24/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has pardoned the convicted Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, the White House press secretary said Thursday, accusing Trump's predecessor Joe Biden of behaving in a "very hostile" manner toward the crypto industry.
White House warns of chaos at US airports as shutdown drags
AFP, Published on 24/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump's administration sounded the alarm on Thursday over potential turmoil at airports as the government shutdown threatens to drag into November, warning of ruined holiday plans for millions of Americans.
US begins sending nuke workers home as shutdown drags
AFP, Published on 21/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - The agency responsible for safeguarding the US nuclear stockpile began placing most staff on enforced leave Monday, an official said, as yet another congressional vote to end the crippling government shutdown failed.
Most US nuke workers to be sent home as shutdown bites
AFP, Published on 18/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - The US agency in charge of nuclear weapons is putting most of its workforce on unpaid leave, a top Republican lawmaker warned Friday, as a prolonged government shutdown bit further into already crippled public services.
A paradigm shift for animal tests
Oped, Published on 17/10/2025
» Even in an era of intense political polarisation, there are still moments when a bipartisan consensus can emerge around important ethical issues. One such moment is happening now. Last April, the United States Food and Drug Administration released its "Roadmap to Reducing Animal Testing in Preclinical Safety Studies". The FDA said that it was taking "a groundbreaking step" that would advance public health and limit wasteful expenditure by replacing animal testing with "more effective, human-relevant methods".
Military seizes power in Madagascar as president impeached
AFP, Published on 14/10/2025
» ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar - An elite military unit that backed youth-led anti-government street protests said on Tuesday it had taken power in Madagascar after the national assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina.
People's Party push for reform
Post Reporters, Published on 11/10/2025
» After losing ground on Section 112, also known as the lese majeste law, the opposition People's Party (PP) is seeking to reinforce its reformist credentials by focusing on charter change, while critics raise their eyebrows at Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra's 'comeback' speech as they wait for her replacement to be unveiled.
White House says 'substantial' shutdown layoffs have begun
AFP, Published on 11/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - The White House said Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal workers as President Donald Trump sought to amp up pressure on opposition Democrats to end a government shutdown that has crippled public services.