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US in drug overdose 'crisis' as deaths top 100,000 for first time
AFP, Published on 18/11/2021
» WASHINGTON - US annual drug overdose deaths have surged to more than 100,000 for the first time, a "crisis" driven mainly by fentanyl, officials said Wednesday.
Britney Spears says fans 'saved' her life during conservatorship
AFP, Published on 17/11/2021
» LOS ANGELES: Pop star Britney Spears has addressed her fans directly for the first time since a judge ended the controversial guardianship that has controlled her life for the past 13 years.
Indonesia cleric arrested over ties to Bali bombing group
AFP, Published on 17/11/2021
» A senior Indonesian cleric has been arrested over allegations he raised funds for the Al-Qaeda-linked terror network behind the Bali nightclub bombings and other attacks, police said Wednesday.
Sync rules to boost digital trade: expert
Published on 17/11/2021
» Asean countries should synchronise their regulations to facilitate online trade, in order to transform the region into an integrated digital society as envisioned under the Asean Digital Master Plan 2025, a forum was told on Wednesday.
Charting nation's digital future
Published on 17/11/2021
» 5G, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) will all be key elements in the infrastructure of the country's digital economy for the betterment of Thai people, the government said on Wednesday.
Malaysia’s new Covid cases climb again ahead of state polls
Reuters, Published on 17/11/2021
» New Covid-19 cases in Malaysia rose above the 6,000 mark on Wednesday for the first time in five days, fuelled by a higher infectivity rate.
China to allow vaccine-mixing for Covid-19 booster shots
Published on 17/11/2021
» HONG KONG: China will allow the mixing of Covid-19 vaccines for its booster shots drive, with an "an optimal immunisation combination" to be introduced very soon, a senior health official said.
Digital nation tipped to be green powerhouse
Published on 17/11/2021
» Thailand is expected to become Asean’s low-carbon leader, driven by a digitalisation journey through the support of the country’s innovation infrastructure, according to global tech giant Huawei Technologies.
Armenia, Azerbaijan say ceasefire holds after deadly clashes
AFP, Published on 17/11/2021
» BAKU: A Russian-brokered ceasefire was holding Wednesday at the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, officials said, a day after deadly clashes between the arch-foes sparked fears of another flare-up in their territorial dispute.
Poland warns migrant crisis could last for years
AFP, Published on 17/11/2021
» SOKOLKA, Poland: Poland warned on Wednesday that the crisis on the Belarusian border could last for months or even years, a day after Polish forces used tear gas and water cannon to deter stone-throwing migrants.