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Biden to airdrop aid to Gaza, hopes for ceasefire by Ramadan
New York Times, Published on 02/03/2024
» WASHINGTON - United States President Joe Biden announced the US would begin airdropping humanitarian aid into Gaza, joining other nations in a bid to relieve increasingly dire conditions wrought by the Israel-Hamas war, and expressed hopes for a temporary pause in the fighting by Ramadan.
Favourable US inflation report cheers investors
Published on 02/03/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian equity markets advanced yesterday, led by Japan, as US stocks reached fresh highs after the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation indicator met consensus forecasts.
Putin warns West of nuclear war risk
Published on 29/02/2024
» MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin warned Western countries on Thursday that there was a genuine risk of nuclear war if they sent their own troops to fight in Ukraine, and he said Moscow had the weapons to strike targets in the West.
Talks to sell Foodpanda fail, says parent
Published on 22/02/2024
» Negotiations to sell part of the Foodpanda business in Southeast Asia have failed after the parties could not reach a final agreement on deal terms, according to the German food delivery group Delivery Hero.
Pakistan coalition talks drag on
Published on 13/02/2024
» ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s political stalemate after inconclusive elections last week showed no signs of ending on Tuesday with the largest groups still unable to agree on forming a coalition government to run the crisis-hit country.
Move Forward, Pita down but not out
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/02/2024
» With a court sentence that handed Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Pita Limjaroenrat a suspended jail term for his role in a flash mob in 2019, the power games between the old powers and the left-leaning party have intensified to another level.
A new twist to spy love
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/02/2024
» The tale of spy couple Mr. & Mrs. Smith receives a makeover in the latest Prime Video series featuring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine as the leads. Created by Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover, this rendition offers a multifaceted exploration of espionage, marital dynamics and subtle humour across eight episodes.
Myanmar revolts against dictatorship
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 02/02/2024
» When Myanmar's military coup took place three years ago, few thought it would turn out this way. Never has a military in Southeast Asia staged a successful coup and then failed to consolidate power afterwards. Yet this is precisely what's happening in Myanmar. A fierce and determined coalition of resistance forces is in the process of prevailing over Myanmar's battle-hardened army.
Strong words from court
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/02/2024
» The Charter Court ruling on Wednesday that orders the Move Forward Party to drop its attempts to amend Section 112 might not have dissolved the progressive party, though that remains a threat in the aftermath of the court's decision. It must be noted, however, that the wording of the ruling is startling -- perhaps the most severe and serious that this party or any Thai party has ever faced.
Baht seen extending losses after dismal start to 2024
Published on 29/01/2024
» Thailand’s baht is set for its worst January since 2020 with a loss of nearly 4% versus the dollar, and heavy outflows signal more pain ahead for the currency.