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Kingdom of Denmark vs the Shadow Fleet
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 25/10/2025
» Back in the 16th and 17th centuries, two-thirds of the Danish kingdom's income came from taxes paid by every ship passing through the Øresund ('The Sound') Strait, the only exit from the Baltic Sea. Each ship had to declare its cargo -- and if the Danes thought they were undervaluing it, Denmark had the right to buy it at the declared price.
UN at 80 and multilateralism
News, Michaela Friberg-Storey, Published on 25/10/2025
» Eighty years ago, in the ashes of war, the world came together around a bold idea -- that peace, dignity, and prosperity are possible only when nations work together.
Courageously different
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/10/2025
» Growing up queer and neurodivergent, Phatcharacom Nopacoh is easily triggered by external stimuli, especially light, sound and touch. However, very few recognise their neurodiverse conditions.
‘Gun Jompalang’ defends his foundation
Online Reporters, Published on 24/10/2025
» Social activist Guntouch Pongpaiboonwet on Friday defended the work of his foundation as questions mounted about its finances, while Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow denied any involvement in the controversy.
Trump says all Canada trade talks 'terminated'
AFP, Published on 24/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff advertising campaign, a sudden about-face soon after a cordial White House meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Women sue over sexual abuse in Australian military
AFP, Published on 24/10/2025
» SYDNEY — Women in Australia's defence forces launched a class action lawsuit Friday alleging widespread and systematic sexual violence, harassment and discrimination.
Two firms launch Thailand's first commercial sale of biofuel for ships
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/10/2025
» Two SET-listed firms have made Thailand's first commercial sales of biofuel for ships, according to PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), the oil trade flagship of national oil and gas conglomerate, PTT Group.
Precision timing for Britain's Big Ben as clocks go back
AFP, Published on 24/10/2025
» LONDON — British clockmaker Ian Westworth is bracing for a wave of concern this weekend from Londoners convinced the country's most famous clock Big Ben has broken down.
Unlock and Rock: Empowering Haemophilia Families
Published on 24/10/2025
» In a continued effort to enhance healthcare awareness and support for rare diseases, Chonburi Hospital, in collaboration with Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. (“Novo Nordisk”), hosted the “Unlock and Rock Haemophilia” event. The initiative aimed to raise awareness and strengthen understanding of haemophilia among children, patients, and their families, while engaging the haemophilia community in Eastern Thailand through the Thai Hemophilia Patient Club.
Forest beat Porto on Dyche debut, Villa shocked by Go Ahead Eagles
AFP, Published on 24/10/2025
» LONDON - Sean Dyche got off to a winning start as Nottingham Forest boss thanks to two penalties to beat Porto 2-0 in the Europa League, while Aston Villa were stunned 2-1 by Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday.