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Xi, Putin score wins as more Asia leaders aim to join Brics
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/06/2024
» SINGAPORE - As Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang wrapped up separate meetings in Southeast Asia this week, the two partners in the Brics economic bloc encountered a region keen to join a group seen as a hedge against Western-led institutions.
Over 200 injured, 100 arrested in Kenya tax protests
Reuters, Published on 21/06/2024
» NAIROBI - At least 200 people were injured and more than 100 arrested across Kenya in Thursday's nationwide protests against government plans to raise US$2.7 billion in additional taxes, an alliance of rights groups said.
Rohingya may have entered Bangladesh in recent Myanmar clashes
Reuters, Published on 21/06/2024
» DHAKA - Escalating violence in Myanmar's western Rakhine state in recent months may have spurred some Rohingya Muslims to cross into Bangladesh, a key refugee official said, although Dhaka insists it cannot accept more refugees from its war-torn neighbour.
Can women benefit from Viagra?
New York Times, Published on 21/06/2024
» It is a question that sexual medicine researchers have puzzled over since at least the late 1990s, when the Food and Drug Administration approved sildenafil, known as Viagra, for men.
Vietnam 'willing' to talk to Philippines about Manila's UN maritime claim
Reuters, Published on 21/06/2024
» HANOI - Vietnam said on Friday it is willing to talk to the Philippines to seek measures that are in line with the interests of both countries, after Manila last week filed a claim with the United Nations (UN) to an extended continental shelf in the South China Sea.
At least 31 die in India after consuming tainted liquor
Reuters, Published on 20/06/2024
» TAMIL NADU - At least 31 people died and over 60 were still being treated in hospitals after consuming tainted liquor in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, a government spokesperson said on Thursday.
Japan's flood of tourists prompts call to charge foreigners more
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/06/2024
» TOKYO - As the flood of overseas tourists shows no sign of slowing, complaints about overcrowding and poor behaviour by visitors are prompting some in Japan to look at ways of controlling the flow without losing income, including by charging higher prices for foreigners.
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi turns 79 under detention
Kyodo News, Published on 20/06/2024
» YANGON - Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi turned 79 on Wednesday while serving a prison term, with supporters in and outside the Southeast Asian country expressing concern about her health as the ruling military faces resistance from opposition forces.
Russian President Putin arrives in Vietnam for state visit
Reuters, Published on 20/06/2024
» HANOI: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Vietnam early on Thursday for talks with the country's Communist leaders on the final stop of his two-nation tour of Asia after concluding a defence pact with North Korea.
Extreme heat kills hundreds of hajj pilgrims
Published on 19/06/2024
» RIYADH - Hundreds of visitors have died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca amid scorching heat, according to press reports and foreign ministries.