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Rare 4.7 quake rattles New York City area
News Agencies, Published on 05/04/2024
» A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the New York City region on Friday morning, according to the US Geological Survey, shaking buildings and surprising residents in an area that rarely experiences notable seismic activity.
Israel sacks two officers over aid workers’ deaths
Reuters, Published on 05/04/2024
» JERUSALEM - The Israeli military has dismissed two officers and formally reprimanded senior commanders after an inquiry into the killing of seven aid workers in an air strike in Gaza found serious errors and breaches of procedure.
Songkran confusion has tourism promoters red-faced
Mongkol Bangprapa and Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/04/2024
» The sight of a bewildered Chinese tourist in full Songkran regalia — floral shirt and water gun — has put the government on the defensive, as it seeks to clarify that the main water-splashing festival will take place for three days and not three weeks.
‘Big Joke’ may be guilty in graft case, says panel
WASSAYOS NGAMKHAM, Published on 05/04/2024
» An initial investigation has found there are grounds to the allegation that the deputy national police chief is involved in money laundering related to online gambling, according to a committee set up by the prime minister.
Pita braces for political uncertainty
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2024
» Pita Limjaroenrat admits his political career may be over if the Future Forward Party is dissolved. But he says he will have no regrets over his time in opposition as the party has been working hard for the people.
Diesel price increasing by 50 satang
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/04/2024
» Pump prices of diesel will increase by 50 satang a litre on Saturday morning amid rising concern about the cost of subsidising the fuel, said Wisak Watanasap, director of the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo).
Kazakh woman arrested for selling sex on Samui
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 05/04/2024
» SURAT THANI: A Kazakh woman overstaying her visa has been arrested on Koh Samui on charges of offering sex services online.
Pro-China accounts ‘using AI to inflame US opinion’
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/04/2024
» Chinese groups are using social media and artificial intelligence-generated images to stoke controversy in the United States during an election year and also gain insight into how Americans view divisive issues, according to a report by Microsoft.
Thaksin: Srettha a suitable ‘transition’ leader
Reuters, Published on 05/04/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has praised Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as a suitable leader during a “transition” while highlighting his own daughter’s credentials as head of the ruling Pheu Thai Party.
Iran vows to punish Israel at funeral for slain officers
Reuters, Published on 05/04/2024
» Iran reiterated its pledge to punish Israel on Friday at a funeral for seven officers killed in a suspected Israeli airstrike on the Iranian embassy compound in Syria this week.