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Arab fraternity weakens and hegemons rule
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 01/11/2025
» 'This is the way the world ends, not with a bang but a whimper," wrote T S Eliot in 1925, probably responding to the profoundly unsatisfactory aftermath of World War I (although with a poet, you never really know). At any rate, it's happening again, this time in the Middle East.
Wall Street risks shorting freedom in HK
Oped, Published on 31/10/2025
» In early November, Wall Street's big guns will head to Hong Kong for a global financial summit, dining at the Palace Museum (featuring Chinese imperial works on loan from Beijing) before meeting at the nearby Rosewood Hotel -- one of the city's swankiest. There, the top brass from Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and another 100 financial firms will enjoy delicious food and breathtaking views as Hong Kong's leaders pitch them on the profits to be made in the former British colony.
Record Vietnam floods kill 10, turn streets into canals
AFP, Published on 30/10/2025
» HANOI — Major flooding that killed 10 people in central Vietnam this week also turned streets in Hoi An into canals on Thursday after a major river reached a 60-year high, authorities said.
Top 5 smartphone brands in Thailand for Q3
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thailand’s smartphone market saw a fierce battle in the third quarter of 2025, with Samsung retaining its lead in shipments at about 20%, followed closely by Apple at 17%, Oppo at 16%, Vivo at 13% and Xiaomi at 12%, according to data from Counterpoint Research.
Residents of Ukrainian city fear second occupation
AFP, Published on 30/10/2025
» BORIVSKE, Ukraine - Devastated by years of Russian attacks, the nine-storey buildings that dot the skyline of Kupiansk in northeast Ukraine now “stand like black candles”, local resident Vitaly Bardas recalled.
At least 130 killed in Brazilian police raid
Published on 29/10/2025
» RIO DE JANEIRO - At least 132 people were killed during a deadly police raid on drug suspects in a slum in Rio de Janeiro, the public defender’s office said on Wednesday, a day after the operation took place.
'Arrested for singing': Russia's case against teen busker stirs anger
AFP, Published on 29/10/2025
» SAINT PETERSBURG - Supporters of an 18-year-old Russian street musician arrested after performing anti-war songs in public expressed frustration at the legal case against her as she attended court on Tuesday.
'Baipor' gets 2 years for opinion poll
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/10/2025
» A key activist known by her alias "Baipor Thaluwang" has been sentenced to two years in prison for royal defamation related to the 2022 election.
At least 18 suspects killed in Rio anti-drug raid: governor
AFP, Published on 29/10/2025
» RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) - At least 18 suspects and some police officers were killed Tuesday during a massive anti-drug raid in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian authorities said, as prolonged gun battles erupted and demolition vehicles destroyed street barricades.
Koktail hosts food festival, charity dinner
Life, Published on 28/10/2025
» Koktail Thailand invites food lovers, chefs and hospitality professionals to celebrate the diversity of Thailand's food scene, from lively street stalls to refined fine dining, at two major events.