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Death toll doubles in Iran protest crackdown
AFP, Published on 24/09/2022
» The official death toll has nearly doubled to 35 in a crackdown by Iran’s security forces on more than a week of protests that erupted after the death of a young woman in custody.
Death toll of Lebanon migrant ship tragedy rises to 89
AFP, Published on 24/09/2022
» DAMASCUS - Twelve more bodies were recovered Saturday after a boat carrying migrants from Lebanon sunk off Syria's coast, raising the overall toll to 89, Syrian state media said, in one of the eastern Mediterranean's deadliest such shipwrecks.
Hong Kong football fans boo Chinese anthem
Published on 24/09/2022
» HONG KONG: Football fans in Hong Kong were heard booing China’s national anthem on Saturday at the first match open to spectators in the city since legislation outlawing the practice was passed more than two years ago.
Thai spikers shock Turkey at world championships
Published on 24/09/2022
» ARNHEM, Netherlands: Thailand defeated longtime nemesis Turkey 3-2 in a thrilling five-set opener at the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship on Saturday.
Russia sacks top general in charge of logistics
AFP, Published on 24/09/2022
» KYIV: Moscow replaced its top logistics general on Saturday after a series of setbacks as Kremlin-held regions of eastern and southern Ukraine voted for a second day on becoming part of Russia.
Marcos: Manila considering deals with Russia
Published on 24/09/2022
» The Philippines is talking to Russia about buying fuel and other key commodities because the country’s national interest overrides potential concerns over the war in Ukraine, says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Beauty queen 'not sent back'
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/09/2022
» Former Myanmar beauty queen, Thaw Nandar Aung, aka Han Lay, was yesterday relieved to learn that she will not be sent back to Myanmar.
New Covid strain added to watchlist
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/09/2022
» A new Omicron subvariant known as BQ.1.1, first reported in the United Kingdom last month, is now on Thailand's watchlist as the newest fast-spreading coronavirus variant, according to the Center for Medical Genomics at Ramathibodi Hospital.
Psychiatric hospital expects jump in new cannabis cases
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/09/2022
» Nakhon Sawan Rajanagarindra Psychiatric Hospital expects to treat an increasing number of patients because of cannabis use.
Weed bill opens coalition rifts before poll
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/09/2022
» Now that the government is on the last lap of its present tenure, with the next election on the horizon, politicians are rolling up their sleeves ahead of a renewed political battle for hearts and minds.