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China crackdown cuts Big Tech down to size
AFP, Published on 21/03/2021
» SHANGHAI: Tighter regulations, billions in lost overseas share value and government pledges to get even tougher -- Chinese tech giants are reeling under what looks like a sustained Big Brother assault on innovation and enterprise.
Russian police detain dozens of opposition deputies at forum
AFP, Published on 14/03/2021
» MOSCOW: Russian police on Saturday arrested around 200 opposition politicians and municipal deputies at a Moscow conference as authorities tighten the screws on Kremlin critics ahead of parliamentary elections.
China eyes record monopoly fine near $1bn for Alibaba
AFP, Published on 12/03/2021
» BEIJING: China is considering imposing a record fine of nearly $1 billion on e-commerce giant Alibaba for allegedly flouting monopoly rules, according to a report, as authorities continue to put the screws on the firm as part of a crackdown on the technology sector.
Anti-govt trio kept in custody
News, Published on 09/03/2021
» The Criminal Court on Monday denied bail to three anti-government leaders after they were indicted along with 15 others for their roles in the protests at Thammasat University and Sanam Luang on Sept 19-20 last year.
Police hunt for van attackers
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/03/2021
» Police are working to identify those who hijacked police vehicles and helped two detained anti-government protesters escape during the protests in Bangkok on Saturday evening.
Tiger Woods in 'good spirits' after treatment
AFP, Published on 27/02/2021
» LOS ANGELES: Tiger Woods is recovering and in "good spirits" after a second day of treatment at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center following his horrific rollover solo car smash that left him with serious leg injuries.
Tiger Woods transferred to Los Angeles hospital for further treatment
AFP, Published on 26/02/2021
» LOS ANGELES: Golf superstar Tiger Woods has been transferred to a Los Angeles medical facility for further treatment, according to a statement Thursday from the hospital where he underwent surgery for serious leg injuries after his car crash.
A costly delay
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/02/2021
» It is becoming increasingly clear that there will be no tourists arriving in numbers before the majority of Thai people are vaccinated. A country that depends on close to 20% of its GDP on travel and tourism should by now be right up there with Israel in terms of inoculations or at least at par with the UK to be able to open up this coming summer.
Myanmar coup tests Biden democracy push but with few options
AFP, Published on 02/02/2021
» WASHINGTON: Myanmar's military coup marks an early test case of President Joe Biden's determination to advocate democracy but, unlike a decade ago when the United States nurtured a transition there, he has limited options.
Reinforcements arrive at Indian farm protests despite mounting pressure
AFP, Published on 29/01/2021
» NEW DELHI - Indian authorities cut power and water to a farmers' protest camp on Friday and stepped up police pressure after a violent rally in the capital -- but hundreds more arrived on tractors to reinforce the campaign against rural reforms.