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Where does the blame in Spain lie?
News, Published on 02/05/2025
» While it may be tempting to blame the unprecedented power outage that hit the Iberian peninsula this week on the rapid growth of wind and solar power in Spain, reliance on renewables is not to blame.
Chamber views downgrade as a warning
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/05/2025
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce sees Moody's downgrade of Thailand's credit outlook as a critical policy warning.
Iran, US to hold new round of high-level nuclear talks
AFP, Published on 26/04/2025
» MUSCAT (OMAN) - The United States and Iran were to hold a fresh round of technical and high-level nuclear negotiations in Oman on Saturday, after both sides reported progress in previous meetings.
Thai PM discharged from hospital
Published on 25/04/2025
» Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been discharged from hospital after recovering from a high fever, government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub said on Friday.
Trump says won't fire Fed chief, signals China tariffs will come down
AFP, Published on 23/04/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had no intention of firing the chair of the US Federal Reserve and signalled a "substantial" lowering of tariffs on China -- moves that brought relief to global markets spooked by his aggressive policies.
ABOUT POLITICS: Lacking in leadership
News, Published on 19/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's reputation has been hit by the recent earthquake following criticism she failed to launch a systematic response to the most destructive natural disaster Bangkok has witnessed in years.
UN nuclear chief in Tehran ahead of fresh Iran-US talks
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» TEHRAN - UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi met the head of Iran's atomic energy agency, Mohammad Eslami, on Thursday ahead of a fresh round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington.
Number of non-local pregnant women refused Hong Kong entry surges by 5 times
Published on 13/04/2025
» The number of non-local pregnant women refused entry at Hong Kong's borders for failing to have a local hospital booking has surged by five times since 2020, official figures show.
Global accord reached on tackling future pandemics
AFP, Published on 12/04/2025
» GENEVA - World Health Organization members on Saturday reached agreement over how to tackle future pandemics after three years of discussions, the co-chair of the negotiating body told AFP.
US Treasuries suddenly trading like risky assets
Published on 12/04/2025
» Billed on Wall Street as so rock-solid safe that they are risk-free, US Treasury bonds have long served as first port of call for investors during times of panic. They rallied during the global financial crisis, on 9/11 and even when America’s own credit rating was cut.