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95 killed as 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Tibet
Reuters, Published on 07/01/2025
» BEIJING — A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Tibet's second-largest city on Tuesday morning, the China Earthquake Networks Centre said, shaking the area surrounding Shigatse city at 9.05am (0105 GMT).
Banks, mobile operators to be made liable for phone-scam losses
Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2025
» The minister of digital economy and society plans to issue an executive decree this month requiring banks and mobile phone operators to compensate victims of scams perpetrated using their services.
Singapore considers minimum age for social media users
Published on 07/01/2025
» The government of Singapore is open to imposing a minimum age for social media use and is in talks with counterparts in Australia about the matter, the city-state’s digital affairs minister said on Tuesday.
Cabinet approves B3.8-trillion budget for 2026
Published on 07/01/2025
» The cabinet has approved a budget of 3.78 trillion baht for the 2026 fiscal year, as well as soft loans to help small businesses, officials said on Tuesday.
Animals perish in pet shop blaze
News, Online Reporters, Published on 07/01/2025
» CHIANG RAI – Fire destroyed a large pet store and warehouse in Mae Sai district, killing many caged animals in the building, on Monday night.
ONE Championship: Ellis Barboza says ‘keep talking’ after criticism of Prajanchai title shot
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 07/01/2025
» Ellis Barboza insisted “my time is now” as he hit back at his doubters after landing a ONE Championship strawweight Muay Thai title shot against Prajanchai PK Saenchai.
Chinese-owned ship ‘goes dark’ after incident off Taiwan
AFP, Published on 07/01/2025
» TAIPEI - A Chinese-owned cargo ship suspected of damaging a subsea telecoms cable off Taiwan has stopped transmitting its location on the high seas, Taiwan’s coast guard said on Tuesday.
Usher in the Year of the Snake in Style
Published on 07/01/2025
» Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a sumptuous dining experience at Shang Palace, Shangri-La Bangkok’s renowned Chinese restaurant. From 28 January to 2 February 2025, gather your family and friends to indulge in decadent menus crafted by talented chefs, featuring auspicious dishes symbolising abundance and prosperity.
Georgians hold anti-government protest on Orthodox Christmas
AFP, Published on 07/01/2025
» TBILISI - Thousands of Georgians marched through the streets of Tbilisi late on Monday on Orthodox Christmas Eve, gathering in front of parliament for a 40th day of anti-government demonstrations.
E-cigarettes, e-baraku now specifically prohibited for students
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2025
» The cabinet has approved the designation of electronic cigarettes and electronic baraku as prohibited items for students, with four levels of punishment, as proposed by the Ministry of Education..