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Israel raids Al Jazeera’s offices after banning broadcaster
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/05/2024
» Israeli officials seized Al Jazeera equipment on Sunday, hours after the nation’s cabinet approved a decision to shutter the Qatar-based TV news network’s operations in the Jewish state - an unprecedented step toward an international media outlet.
China urges US to stop ‘unreasonably suppressing’ TikTok
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/03/2024
» BEIJING - China called on the United States to stop "unreasonably suppressing" TikTok, as the popular video-sharing application used by 170 million Americans moves to the centre of lingering tensions between the superpowers.
Health ministry wants ban on recreational cannabis by year-end
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/02/2024
» The government wants to ban recreational use of cannabis by the end of this year, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Wednesday, threatening to put thousands of marijuana shops and farms that have sprung up around the country since a decriminalisation drive two years ago out of business.
Government taps Chinese influencers to boost exports
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/02/2024
» The government is planning to enlist Chinese social-media influencers to hawk things from the so-called elephant pants to local sweet delicacies to their followers back home, as part of the Southeast Asian nation’s bid to shore up exports to the world’s No. 2 economy.
Tesla, VW at risk of ties to Uyghur forced labour in China
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/02/2024
» NEW YORK - Five of the world's major carmakers are not sufficiently mapping their supply chains to stamp out links to forced labour programs in China's Xinjiang region, according to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW).
Trump asks US Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ballot ban
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/01/2024
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump asked the United States Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that would bar him from the presidential ballot in Colorado, setting up a historic showdown over whether his role in the assault on Jan 6, 2021, on the Capitol disqualifies him from office.
Rice prices scale fresh 15-year high as supply risks lnger
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/12/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR - Rice prices reached a fresh 15-year high on mounting concerns that increased demand and the impact of El Niño will further tighten supplies of the grain that is a staple for billions across Asia and Africa.
Rice could hit decade high as Indian curbs rock market
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/07/2023
» LONDON: Rice prices are set to surge after top exporter India banned a large chunk of shipments, adding to stresses on global food markets that have already been roiled by bad weather and the worsening conflict in Ukraine.
Two casino giants exploring Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/06/2023
» Two of the world’s top casino operators are laying the groundwork to potentially establish gambling facilities in Thailand as the industry looks to hedge against a deteriorating outlook in Macau.
Australia bans TikTok on official devices
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/04/2023
» CANBERRA: Australia banned TikTok from government-issued devices, joining the growing list of nations concerned about security threats posed by the Chinese-owned social media platform.