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Australia suspends Hong Kong extradition deal
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/07/2020
» Australia is suspending its extradition agreement with Hong Kong and will give skilled migrants from the city five-year visas with a pathway to permanent residence after China imposed sweeping national security legislation on the financial hub.
Kenya wildlife reserves threatened as tourists stay away
AFP, Published on 13/07/2020
» TALEK, Kenya: In the majestic plains of the Maasai Mara, the coronavirus pandemic spells economic disaster for locals who earn a living from tourists coming to see Kenya's abundant wildlife.
Palm oil prices on the agenda
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/07/2020
» The cabinet on Tuesday ordered working panels be set up to tackle oil palm prices in five southern provinces while instructing the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) and the Energy Ministry to accelerate purchasing additional crude palm oil to help boost domestic palm oil prices.
Organiser of HK pro-democracy primaries steps down amid Beijing pressure
Reuters, Published on 15/07/2020
» HONG KONG: A key organiser of primary elections for Hong Kong's pro-democracy camp said on Wednesday he was stepping down after Beijing said the vote may violate the new national security law and could amount to subversion.
Players kneel during anthem as NBA restarts in Florida
AFP, Published on 31/07/2020
» ORLANDO: Players and coaches took a knee during the US national anthem as the NBA season restarted at Disney World in Florida on Thursday.
Australia walks a political tightrope
News, Published on 04/08/2020
» No country has ever been so loyal to the United States as Australia. The nation has unfailingly supported American foreign policy both during and since the Cold War era, protecting its national interests and security. Unfortunately, the strategic environment that allowed the US-Australia alliance to flourish has gradually eroded over the past two decades.
Trump reimposes 10% tariff on Canadian aluminum
AFP, Published on 07/08/2020
» CLYDE, United States: President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he had ordered a 10% tariff on Canadian aluminum be reimposed, saying America's key trading partner was flooding the US market with the metal.
Immigration lifts Boss' travel curbs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/08/2020
» The Immigration Bureau (IB) lifted travel restrictions on Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhaya after the Red Bull scion's hit-and-run charges were dropped late last month.
US cabinet member to meet Taiwan's leader
AFP, Published on 10/08/2020
» TAIPEI: A US cabinet member was due to meet Taiwan's leader Monday during the highest level visit from the United States since it switched diplomatic recognition from the island to China in 1979, a trip that Beijing has condemned.
'Boss' panel given extra week to present findings
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/08/2020
» National police chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda on Monday allowed an investigation into the police handling of the Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya case to be extended by a week.