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Thailand’s Gripen fighters first ever to be used in actual combat
Published on 29/07/2025
» When the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) deployed JAS 39C/D Gripen fighter jets in strikes against Cambodia on July 26, it was the first time the Swedish built warplane had ever been used in combat
EU defends Trump trade deal facing backlash
AFP, Published on 28/07/2025
» BRUSSELS - The European Union on Monday vehemently defended its trade deal with US President Donald Trump, with EU capitals and businesses sharply divided on an outcome some branded a "capitulation".
To go far, go EV
Business, Published on 25/07/2025
» At the time of writing, the S&P 500 Index is trading at a fresh all-time-high, up 6.3% for the year to date after being down almost 18% at one point in early April. The 10-year US Treasury yield is around 4.3%, up from levels slightly below 4% in early April.
EU mega-budget draws immediate German opposition
AFP, Published on 17/07/2025
» BRUSSELS - The European Union executive on Wednesday proposed a 2-trillion-euro long-term budget focused on tackling overseas competition and Russian aggression, but it was quickly shot down by Germany, the bloc’s largest member.
China to speed up bullet-train connectivity with neighbours
Published on 11/07/2025
» China will further enhance connectivity with other countries by expanding its high-speed railway network, a senior politician has pledged.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives confidence vote
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» STRASBOURG — European Union (EU) chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday comfortably saw off a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament -- but the rare challenge has exposed frictions between her backers and complaints about her leadership style.
Thai driver makes history in F3 sprint race victory
Sports, Online Reporters, Published on 06/07/2025
» Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak has made history as the first Thai driver to win a Formula 3 race with his victory at the Silverstone circuit in England on Saturday.
Europe told to ‘step up’ for Ukraine
AFP, Published on 03/07/2025
» AARHUS, Denmark - Europe must beef up aid to Ukraine following Washington’s decision to pause some weapons shipments, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday, as Denmark vowed to use its EU presidency to push for Ukraine’s EU accession.
The next war comes to a city near you
Oped, Published on 03/07/2025
» I was to visit Ukraine this week, but didn't make the trip. Because the same war I would have seen there had already come to Los Angeles.
Budapest Pride event to challenge ban in Hungary
AFP, Published on 28/06/2025
» BUDAPEST - A record number of people are expected to attend Saturday’s Pride march in the Hungarian capital Budapest, defying a ban that marks an unprecedented regression of LGBTQ rights in the European Union.