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US freezes gun exports to Thailand and others
Published on 28/10/2023
» WASHINGTON - The US Commerce Deparrtment is halting exports of most US-made firearms to Thailand and other major markets for 90 days and reviewing its support of the country’s biggest gun trade show to ensure it “does not undermine US policy interests” — steps that could slow two decades of growth of gun sales abroad.
Israel taps spyware firms to track hostages
Published on 26/10/2023
» Israel’s security services are pulling in spyware companies, including the maker of the notorious Pegasus software, to help track hostages in the Gaza Strip, people familiar with the matter say.
Life and crimes of freed 'bikini killer' Sobhraj
AFP, Published on 23/12/2022
» For decades Asia's most wanted man, French serial killer Charles Sobhraj terrorised the continent with a string of murders in the 1970s that targeted tourists.
Southeast Asia's Russian dilemma as summits loom
AFP, Published on 09/11/2022
» Southeast Asian countries look set to maintain ties with Russia as a trio of global summits loom, despite United States-led efforts to isolate Moscow over its Ukraine invasion.
98th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Turkey
Published on 28/10/2021
» Today, we proudly celebrate the 98th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Turkey.
Travel curbs falling across Asia Pacific
Published on 16/10/2021
» Some of the world’s longest and toughest Covid-induced border curbs are finally being eased, with Asia Pacific countries taking their firmest steps yet toward reopening to international travel in recent days.
Myanmar says rice exports still on track
Published on 30/04/2021
» Myanmar still expects to export 2 million tonnes of rice this year, despite a warning from the World Food Programme (WFP) that millions of people in the strife-torn country may struggle to afford food over the next few months.
English pubs to reopen, India battles record surge: virus world update
AFP, Published on 12/04/2021
» LONDON: Britain was to partially lift coronavirus restrictions Monday, reopening shops, gyms, pub gardens and hairdressers, while India moved to ban exports of a virus treatment drug as a record surge of cases overwhelms its healthcare system.
WHO experts to meet on AstraZeneca shot
AFP, Published on 16/03/2021
» GENEVA: WHO safety experts prepared to meet Tuesday to discuss the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine whose rollout has been halted in several European countries over blood-clot fears, imperilling the pandemic fight as infection rates surge in several countries.
Myanmar police file charges against Suu Kyi as protests mount
Published on 03/02/2021
» YANGON: Myanmar's police have filed charges against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi for breaches of an import-export law and sought her detention until Feb 15, according to a police document seen on Wednesday, as protests against the coup mounted inside and outside the neighbouring country.