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Nigeria's president inaugurates cabinet to tackle economic, security woes
AFP, Published on 21/08/2023
» ABUJA - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday swore in a cabinet of 45 ministers, urging them to build public trust as his new government takes on Nigeria's huge economic and security challenges.
UK police question ousted Myanmar ambassador over residence row: lawyer
AFP, Published on 19/08/2023
» LONDON - British police have questioned Myanmar's ex-ambassador to London, stripped of his post by the military junta after a 2021 coup, over his refusal to leave a diplomatic residence, his lawyer said Saturday.
H&M probes Myanmar factory abuses
Reuters, Published on 16/08/2023
» LONDON - H&M told Reuters it is following up on 20 alleged instances of labour abuse at Myanmar garment factories that supply the world's second-largest fashion retailer, just weeks after top rival Zara owner Inditex said it is phasing out purchases from the Southeast Asian country.
Zelensky sacks envoy to UK after criticism
Published on 21/07/2023
» KYIV: Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday dismissed the country’s ambassador to the United Kingdom after he criticised the president’s response to a row over British military aid.
Britain, US express LGBTQ+ support
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/06/2023
» The United States and the United Kingdom have pledged to support the promotion of LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand.
Global unease over mutiny in Russia
Published on 24/06/2023
» Countries around the world were closely watching events unfolding on Saturday in Russia, where a mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group posed the most serious challenge yet to President Vladimir Putin’s long rule.
Envoy mourns rescue hero
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/06/2023
» US Ambassador to Thailand Robert F Godec on Friday offered his condolences following the passing of Pathum Thani governor Narongsak Osottanakorn, who was hailed for his role in coordinating the "Wild Boars" rescue operation in Chiang Rai over four years ago.
Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023
Published on 21/06/2023
» This week, London will play host the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023, to be held jointly by the UK and Ukraine.
Zelensky says Ukraine needs time before counter-offensive
AFP, Published on 11/05/2023
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine said it needed more time before a highly anticipated counter-offensive against Russian forces, according to an interview published by the BBC Thursday, as the UK pledged to send Storm Shadow missiles to help Kyiv.
Raggae sounds rock The Standard, Hua Hin
Life, Published on 04/05/2023
» Standard Sounds, The Standard's music talent-scouting arm, is bringing its latest discovery -- Thai reggae band Roots Tone -- to The Standard, Hua Hin on May 20.