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Russia claims to hold key industrial city in eastern Ukraine
AFP, Published on 07/02/2025
» KYIV - Russia said Friday its forces had seized the mining town of Toretsk in east Ukraine after months of heavy fighting, the biggest town Moscow claims to have taken in recent months.
Refugee’s death in Thailand blamed on US aid freeze
Reuters, Published on 07/02/2025
» A refugee with lung problems died after she was discharged from a US-funded hospital on the Myanmar-Thai border that was ordered to close as a result of US President Donald Trump’s freeze on foreign aid, her family said.
London’s Grenfell Tower to be taken down after deadly 2017 fire
AFP, Published on 07/02/2025
» LONDON - Grenfell Tower — where 72 people died in 2017 in Britain’s worst residential fire since World War II — is to be demolished, the UK government confirmed on Friday.
Georgia and Thailand probe human egg trafficking ring
Published on 07/02/2025
» Thailand and Georgia said they are investigating a human trafficking ring that a Thai non-governmental organisation says is engaged in harvesting human eggs of Thai women brought to the South Caucasus country.
Sweden to tighten gun laws after mass shooting
Reuters, Published on 07/02/2025
» OREBRO, Sweden - Sweden’s right-wing government said on Friday it would seek to tighten gun laws in the wake of the country’s deadliest mass shooting at an adult education centre where the attacker appeared to have used several of his own licensed rifles.
Thailand deporting 4 Israelis after rampage at Pai hospital
Post Reporters, Published on 07/02/2025
» Four Israeli men are set to be deported after their aggressive behaviour deteriorated into violence in an emergency room at Pai Hospital in Mae Hong Son province in northern Thailand on Sunday.
Retail Leadership Converges at 2025 RLC Global Forum
Published on 07/02/2025
» 6th February 2025 – Riyadh, KSA – The 2025 RLC Global Forum wrapped up in Riyadh after two days of high-level discussions, bringing together leaders from across the retail value chain, including industry partners, policymakers, and academia. Focused on global best practices and market-specific opportunities, the Forum served as a platform for purpose-driven initiatives addressing the forces shaping the future of retail.
Police take down billion-baht gambling operation
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 07/02/2025
» Thai police have seized cash and other assets worth more than 100 million baht and arrested 10 suspects linked to a major online gambling network that had over one billion baht in turnover.
Trump sanctions ICC for ‘illegitimate’ Israel, US probes
AFP, Published on 07/02/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court for investigations targeting America and its ally Israel, but the ICC on Friday vowed to continue providing “justice and hope” around the world.
‘Existential threat’: What next for the ICC after US sanctions?
AFP, Published on 07/02/2025
» THE HAGUE - US President Donald Trump’s decision to slap sanctions on the International Criminal Court, set up to rule on humanity’s worst crimes, sent shock waves around the world.