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Gold tops $3,000 amid Trump-induced turmoil
Published on 14/03/2025
» Gold prices have passed $3,000 an ounce for the first time ever, driven higher by a central bank buying spree, economic fragility worldwide, and US President Donald Trump’s attempts to rewrite the rules of global trade by imposing tariffs on allies and strategic rivals.
Explainer - What are Southeast Asia's scam centres, and why are they being dismantled?
Published on 04/03/2025
» Scam centres that operated along the Thai-Myanmar border for years have drawn fresh attention after the high-profile abduction and release of a Chinese actor in Thailand.
French paedophile surgeon's wife knew and 'did nothing', his brother tells court
AFP, Published on 27/02/2025
» VANNES (FRANCE) - The then wife of the French former surgeon on trial for allegedly assaulting or raping 299 patients was aware of his actions but "did nothing", the doctor's brother told the court Wednesday, adding he hoped he would be jailed for life.
'A normal family', says son of surgeon in French sex abuse trial
AFP, Published on 26/02/2025
» VANNES (FRANCE) - The youngest son of Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, a former surgeon on trial for the alleged assault or rape of 299 patients, told the court Tuesday that he remembered growing up in a "normal family" but in which some things were left "unsaid".
Will we waste the AI opportunity?
Oped, Published on 25/02/2025
» I was fortunate to participate in the recent AI Action Summit in Paris, where many discussions emphasised the need to steer AI in a more socially beneficial direction.
Spanish court fines ex-football boss for kiss without consent
Reuters, Published on 20/02/2025
» MADRID — Spain's High Court said on Thursday it had found former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent and set a fine of over 10,000 euros (US$10,434.00) but acquitted him of coercion.
Myanmar scam centre survivors recall torture and coercion
Published on 19/02/2025
» FORT WACHIRAPRAKAN, Thailand - Inside a Thai military camp, four Ethiopian men on Wednesday showed the bruises and scars on their bodies they said were sustained during their time in one of Myanmar’s most notorious scam compounds.
How to counter Trump's tariffs
Oped, Published on 19/02/2025
» After months of threats and speculation, US President Donald Trump has officially launched his long-anticipated trade war. He has just imposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports. His new 10% tariff on Chinese imports will further strain the world's second-largest economy, which is already grappling with slowing growth and unfavourable demographics. And his postponed -- but not cancelled -- 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, together with threats to impose new tariffs on the European Union, India, and many more countries, put greater pressure on key US allies.
Malaysia to host inaugural summit of Asean, China, Gulf bloc
Published on 17/02/2025
» Malaysia will hold an inaugural joint summit for China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and a key bloc of Middle East states in May as they navigate global trade tensions, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
Trial of Spain's ex-football chief over forced kiss ends
AFP, Published on 14/02/2025
» SAN FERNANDO DE HENARES, Spain - The trial of Spain's former football chief Luis Rubiales over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso wrapped up Friday, with a verdict expected in several weeks.