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Fed signals first US rate hike since pandemic coming in March
AFP, Published on 27/01/2022
» WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday gave a clear signal the central bank is ready to raise US interest rates in March for the first time since cutting them to zero when Covid-19 broke out.
Leading APEC in 2022 towards a Sustainable Post COVID-19 Recovery
Published on 27/01/2022
» In 1993, APEC Leaders gathered in Seattle and issued a Declaration, stating that APEC economies have an opportunity to build a new economic foundation for the Asia-Pacific in the post-Cold War era. The Declaration then outlined how APEC was emerging as a new voice. It was leading the way into the 21st century through a spirit of openness, advances in technology to lower distance barriers, and an improved environment to ensure sustainable growth and a secure future for its people.
Syria Kurds retake prison, ending six-day IS attack
AFP, Published on 27/01/2022
» HASAKEH (SYRIA) - Kurdish forces on Wednesday retook full control of a prison in northeast Syria where Islamic State group jihadists had been holed up since attacking it six days earlier.
US rejects Russian demand that Ukraine stay out of NATO
AFP, Published on 27/01/2022
» WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday rejected Russia's demand to bar Ukraine from NATO and said it believed Moscow was ready to invade but offered what it called a new path out of the crisis.
Liberal US Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer to retire: media
AFP, Published on 27/01/2022
» WASHINGTON - Stephen Breyer, one of three liberal justices on the US Supreme Court, plans to retire, paving the way for Joe Biden to name a replacement on the nation's highest court, media reported Wednesday.
Liberal US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire
AFP, Published on 27/01/2022
» WASHINGTON - Stephen Breyer, one of three liberal justices on the US Supreme Court, plans to retire, paving the way for President Joe Biden to name the first Black woman to the nation's highest court.
New chapter with Saudis feted
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/01/2022
» Thailand and Saudi Arabia have agreed to fully restore diplomatic relations, opening a new chapter in their relations and creating opportunities for bilateral cooperation and development between the two kingdoms.
Thai invite for crown prince
News, Published on 27/01/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has extended an invitation to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, crown prince, for a visit to Thailand.
Three, two, one: astronomers predict SpaceX space junk will hit the Moon
AFP, Published on 27/01/2022
» WASHINGTON - A chunk of a SpaceX rocket that blasted off seven years ago and was abandoned in space after completing its mission will crash into the Moon in March, experts say.
Race to clear Rayong spill
News, Published on 27/01/2022
» Frantic efforts were underway on Wednesday to clear up about 160,000 litres of crude oil which leaked from an undersea pipeline near Map Ta Phut in Rayong province on Tuesday, Marine and Coastal Resources Department director-general Sopon Thongdee said.