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Assad’s fall: The end of Syria’s brutal ruling dynasty
Published on 08/12/2024
» Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president who inherited power in 2000 with promises of reform, only to brutally suppress his opponents in a war that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, has been toppled in a lightning rebel advance, according to state television.
Wa State Army denies Thai border tension rumours
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 08/12/2024
» Myanmar's United Wa State Army (UWSA), known as the Red Wa Army, on Sunday denied reports of growing tensions over a standoff with Thailand, urging the public not to believe the rumours and condemning those who would "stir up war".
Rebels enter Damascus, threatening Assad’s rule
Published on 08/12/2024
» Rebel fighters began to enter the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Sunday, taking them to the brink of a stunning victory as Syrian forces and their leader, President Bashar Assad, appeared to be fleeing.
Confident Thais eye win in Asean football opener
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 08/12/2024
» Thailand may be missing many of their key players but they remain confident of kicking off the defence of their Asean championship title with a victory over Timor Leste at Hang Day Stadium in Vietnam Sunday night.
US unveils $988m aid package for Ukraine including rockets and drones
Reuters, Published on 08/12/2024
» SIMI VALLEY, California: The United States unveiled a $988 million aid package of new arms and equipment to Ukraine for its ongoing fight against Russia's invasion on Saturday.
Syrian rebels advancing rapidly
Published on 07/12/2024
» Syrian rebels pressed their lightning advance on Saturday, saying they had seized most of the south, as government forces dug in to defend the key central city of Homs to try to save President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule.
Trump returns to world stage at Notre-Dame reopening
Published on 07/12/2024
» PARIS - US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the world stage on Saturday to join leaders for the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, still a private citizen but already preparing to tackle a host of international crises.
Thais leave for Vietnam to begin Asean title defence
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 07/12/2024
» Champions Thailand left for Vietnam on Friday morning to kick off their title defence of the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024.
Poor pay, rich save
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/12/2024
» Re: "15% VAT plan has vexed", (BP, Dec 6) and "Pichai promotes rejig of tax rates", (Business, Dec 3).
EV makers mull forgoing subsidies
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/12/2024
» Many electric vehicle manufacturers are considering forgoing subsidies under the state's EV incentive scheme as the automotive industry remains sluggish, causing them to adjust production plans, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT).