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UN chief warns humanity 'one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation'
AFP, Published on 01/08/2022
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - UN head Antonio Guterres warned Monday that the world faced "a nuclear danger not seen since the height of the Cold War" and was just "one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation."
Ukraine says over 40 settlements retaken in key Kherson region
Published on 01/08/2022
» Ukrainian forces have recaptured more than 40 settlements in the key southern region of Kherson, as Kyiv looks to drive back Russian troops in a counter-offensive, the local governor said Monday.
Two dead in California's largest blaze this year
AFP, Published on 01/08/2022
» YREKA, US: Firefighters in northern California were battling Monday to gain control over the state's largest wildfire this year, which claimed two lives after exploding in size over the weekend and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.
England rejoices at women's historic Euro 2022 triumph
AFP, Published on 01/08/2022
» LONDON: England's hungover "Lionesses" held a victory party in central London on Monday in front of thousands of jubilant fans after they clinched the country's first major football trophy since 1966.
Myanmar activists say detained Japanese filmmaker attended protest
Published on 01/08/2022
» Myanmar authorities detained a Japanese documentary filmmaker after he attended a protest in the city of Yangon on the weekend against recent executions carried out by the military government, activists said on Monday.
Asia posts biggest 6-month drop in FX reserves since 2015-16
Published on 01/08/2022
» SINGAPORE: Foreign exchange reserves in Asia have recorded their biggest six-month decline in years, a testament to policymakers' determination to defend currencies facing persistent downward pressure from a strong US dollar.
Severe Covid cases, fatalities will gradually drop: govt
Online Reporters, Published on 01/08/2022
» The numbers of daily Covid-19 cases - including severe cases - and fatalities are stable, and the numbers of severe cases and fatalities are likely to gradually fall in a few weeks, according to the Department of Disease Control.
'Dark Sky' project taps pool of stargazing visitors
Post Reporters, Published on 01/08/2022
» The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand and the Tourism Authority of Thailand have announced this year's list of the top 12 tourist areas registered as "dark sky conservation areas".
Malaysia says chicken stocks in oversupply after export ban
Published on 01/08/2022
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Monday said it now has a slight oversupply of chicken, following its imposition of a ban on exports of the poultry to secure domestic supplies and rein in rising food prices.
Siam Commercial Bank's purchase of crypto exchange Bitkub stalled
Published on 01/08/2022
» A deal to sell a majority stake in Thailand’s largest crypto exchange to the nation’s oldest bank remains stuck in due diligence more than eight months after the plan was unveiled, according to the platform’s co-founder.