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India bans most rice exports
Published on 20/07/2023
» NEW DELHI: India has prohibited the export of non-basmati white rice with immediate effect, according to a government notice on Thursday, after a late start to seasonal monsoon rains hurt the crop and raised fears of a production shortfall.
Fuel price hikes, scarce rice add to hardship in Myanmar
AFP, Published on 19/08/2022
» Many people queue under monsoon drizzle for subsidised cooking oil in Myanmar's commercial hub Yangon, waiting for one of the many commodities that have become scarce as economic misery strikes the city.
US Capitol riot probe renews spotlight on Trump rebels
AFP, Published on 09/06/2022
» WASHINGTON: Death threats, accusations of betrayal and censure by their local parties: for the six Republicans running for re-election after voting to impeach Donald Trump, the last 17 months have been a painful lesson in the perils of opposing an unforgiving leader.
‘Help us’: after Typhoon Rai, miles of destruction and the smell of death
New York Times, Published on 28/12/2021
» MANILA: “The trees snapped like matchsticks.”
Millions face new virus curbs, but hope rises for US vaccine
AFP, Published on 15/07/2020
» WASHINGTON - Millions of people faced new coronavirus restrictions Wednesday as infections surged, but in one sign of hope, a US firm said it would soon start final-stage human trials for a possible vaccine.
Vietnam shutters borders with Cambodia as pandemic spreads
Published on 19/03/2020
» PHNOM PENH: The Vietnamese government has locked down its borders with Cambodia and imposed a month-long entry ban for any foreign traveller — except accredited diplomats — as the country adopts measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Climate change turns Greenland into strategic, economic hotspot
Associated Press, Published on 23/08/2019
» TASIILAQ, Greenland: From a helicopter, Greenland's brilliant white ice and dark mountains make the desolation seem to go on forever. And the few people who live here are poor, with a high rate of substance abuse and suicide.
Walking in a valley
Life, Published on 17/01/2019
» When it comes to nature trails on Doi Inthanon, the country's highest mountain in Chiang Mai's Chom Thong district, many will be familiar with Ang Ka Luang on the mountain peak as well as Kiew Mae Pan at KM42 on the road leading to Doi Inthanon. As a matter of fact, another interesting nature trail in the area was opened to the public about 10 years ago with the collaboration of local villagers and Doi Inthanon National Park. However, it is not as popular as the two other routes, famous for the sea of mist over evergreen forests and grass fields.
Japan prosecutors re-arrest Carlos Ghosn on new allegations
AFP, Published on 21/12/2018
» TOKYO - Prosecutors re-arrested former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn over fresh allegations on Friday, apparently dashing his hopes of early release in the latest twist to a rollercoaster saga.
Carlos Ghosn could soon be bailed as court rejects detention
AFP, Published on 20/12/2018
» TOKYO - Auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn could soon be freed on bail after a Japanese court Thursday rejected prosecutors' request to extend his detention, in a move nearly as unexpected as his sudden arrest.