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Taiwan stages first-ever tabletop war games
Published on 26/12/2024
» TAIPEI - The Presidential Office in Taiwan has conducted its first-ever tabletop exercise simulating a military escalation with China, say officials briefed on the matter, at a time when the island is facing renewed Chinese military threats.
Animal celebs who surprise, sooth and scream at us
New York Times, Published on 26/12/2024
» Every year has its breakout stars, and 2024 yielded a bumper crop: Glen Powell, Chappell Roan, Pommel Horse Guy.
Mass jailbreak in Mozambique amid post-election unrest
AFP, Published on 26/12/2024
» MAPUTO - More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party as the winner of recent elections.
Calls to start petroleum production talks with Cambodia
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/12/2024
» Thailand's plan to cooperate with Cambodia on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA) that lies between the two countries in the Gulf of Thailand has become a highly contentious issue as opponents have voiced concerns regarding the impact on Thai sovereignty.
Chinese fraudsters take cue from Squid Game
Published on 25/12/2024
» BEIJING - In China’s take on Squid Game, fraudsters are preying on the financially distressed in a slumping economy with promises of prize money, debt restructuring and other schemes that are not always what is promised.
Thaksin urges coalition unity
News, Published on 25/12/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra called for unity among coalition parties to ensure the government gets to complete its full term in office.
End the rhetoric
Postbag, Published on 25/12/2024
» Re: "PM sets bold course for nation", (BP, Dec 20).
Former protest leaders plan new rallies against govt
Post Reporters, Published on 24/12/2024
» Former protest leader Sondhi Limthongkul’s group is threatening fresh demonstrations against the government because it has not responded to their demand to revoke a 2001 memorandum of understanding with Cambodia on overlapping territorial claims in the Gulf of Thailand.
Mozambique on edge as judges rule on disputed election
AFP, Published on 23/12/2024
» MAPUTO - Tension was mounting in Mozambique Monday with judges about to rule on its disputed election, with the opposition leader vowing "chaos" if the ruling party is confirmed as the winner in a standoff that has already claimed at least 130 lives.
Slovak PM Fico on surprise visit to Kremlin
AFP, Published on 23/12/2024
» MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin held surprise talks at the Kremlin on Sunday with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, officials said, after he had warned of harsh reprisals against Ukraine over a drone attack.