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Political uncertainty taking toll on bourse
Business, Published on 23/05/2023
» After losing 3% last week, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is likely to remain on a downward trend amid lingering concerns and fiscal uncertainties after the general election, analysts say.
The only way to eliminate polio
News, Published on 23/05/2023
» When Jonas Salk's polio vaccine was found to be safe and effective in 1955, following a successful trial involving nearly two million American children, it marked a turning point in the fight against a highly infectious disease causing incurable paralysis or even death. Prior to Salk's discovery, between 25,000 and 50,000 cases were recorded each year in the United States alone, and little was known about how the virus spread.
US states reach agreement to save dwindling Colorado River
AFP, Published on 23/05/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Western US states said Monday they have reached an agreement to cut the amount of water they take from the dwindling Colorado River, which is threatened by a quarter of a century of drought and worsening climate conditions.
Papua New Guinea, US sign security pact with eye on China
Published on 22/05/2023
» Papua New Guinea signed a defence pact with the United States on Monday, giving US forces access to its airfields and ports as Washington vies with China's expanding footprint in the Pacific region.
Crypto market aflutter
Business, Published on 22/05/2023
» Last year was a rough one for cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin, the largest digital asset in the world, lost nearly 65% of its market value.
San Francisco names America's first drag laureate
AFP, Published on 20/05/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco has tapped a popular nightclub owner to be its first drag laureate, creating the ambassador-style position at a time when America's LGBTQ community fears an erosion of its rights amid rising conservative attacks.
Thailand make painful exit against Japan in quarters
Sports, Published on 20/05/2023
» Thailand bowed out in the quarter-finals of the BWF Sudirman Cup 2023 in Suzhou, China, on Friday.
US officials warn over bird flu risk
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/05/2023
» The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned people to stay away from wild birds and sick or dying poultry to limit the spread of the bird flu virus.
Cannes gets rare look at real life in Chinese factories
AFP, Published on 20/05/2023
» CANNES (FRANCE) - Chinese filmmaker Wang Bing got incredible access to the inner workings of his country's textile industry by spending five years with its employees, but he fears it may be more difficult for him to work there in future.
Berlusconi leaves hospital after six weeks
AFP, Published on 19/05/2023
» MILAN: Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi was discharged on Friday from a hospital in Milan, where he was admitted more than six weeks ago suffering from leukaemia and a lung infection.