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Asian markets join global rally as China data beats forecasts
AFP, Published on 15/09/2023
» HONG KONG - Asian markets rallied Friday as forecast-busting Chinese data boosted hopes the world's number-two economy may be stabilising after an extended slowdown.
Maldives set for second round to elect president
AFP, Published on 10/09/2023
» MALé (MALDIVES) - Maldives leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was trailing in Saturday's presidential vote, preliminary results showed, triggering a runoff election due later this month.
Urgent calls to action
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/09/2023
» Since the list of 35 ministerial positions in the new cabinet was confirmed last week, the atmosphere in many economic ministries has been enthusiastic as new arrivals prepare to get to work.
Man Utd rally to beat Forest, Arsenal held by 10-man Fulham
AFP, Published on 27/08/2023
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester United hit back from conceding twice in the first four minutes to beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 on Saturday as Arsenal dropped Premier League points for the first time this season in a 2-2 draw with 10-man Fulham.
Americans mark 60th anniversary of ‘dream’ speech
Published on 26/08/2023
» WASHINGTON: Thousands of Americans were preparing to converge on Washington on Saturday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, a pivotal event in the 1960s US civil rights movement at which Martin Luther King Jr gave his galvanising “I have a dream” speech.
Japan releases water from Fukushima nuclear plant, China furious
AFP, Published on 24/08/2023
» NAMIE (JAPAN) - Japan began releasing wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, prompting a furious China to ban all seafood imports from its neighbour.
Ecuador to vote in election dominated by 'horror' of violence
AFP, Published on 18/08/2023
» QUITO - Ecuador will hold a presidential election Sunday after a campaign marked by the murder of a top candidate and vows to tackle the lawlessness that has engulfed the once-peaceful nation.
Polish govt plays anti-EU, anti-German card ahead of polls
AFP, Published on 12/08/2023
» WARSAW - Poland's populist, nationalist government is increasingly taking an anti-German, anti-European Union stance in the run-up to the October 15 legislative elections in the hope of mobilising its most loyal followers, analysts say.
Ecuadoran presidential candidate shot dead after rally
AFP, Published on 10/08/2023
» QUITO: Ecuadoran presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot dead after holding a rally in Quito on Wednesday evening, top officials said.
The power of boycotts
Thana Boonlert, Published on 24/07/2023
» Soon after Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to gather enough support for the premiership, some voters launched retaliatory campaigns with the hashtag #senatorbusiness to boycott business networks of handpicked junta senators who rejected him or abstained. Senators then took legal action against those who they believe harass them and their families. Voters are not only cutting off social relations but also punishing senators for committing crimes against democracy.