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Venezuela-Guyana tensions soar, US mounts military exercises
AFP, Published on 07/12/2023
» GEORGETOWN (GUYANA) - The United States announced joint military flight drills in Guyana on Thursday as soaring tensions over a contested oil-rich region with neighbor Venezuela prompted the UN Security Council to call an urgent meeting.
Destroying Hamas tunnels ‘will take months’
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/12/2023
» TZE'ELIM TRAINING BASE, Israel - Israel’s military says its mission to destroy an estimated 500 kilometres of Hamas tunnels across the Gaza Strip will take months, causing a scale of urban destruction that may prove impossible to reverse.
French and Hungarian leaders to discuss Ukraine
AFP, Published on 07/12/2023
» PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron meets Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday in a bid to break the deadlock ahead of an EU summit after the Hungarian leader threatened to block further backing for Ukraine.
Denmark makes burning Koran illegal
News Agencies, Published on 07/12/2023
» COPENHAGEN - Denmark’s parliament passed a bill on Thursday that makes it illegal to burn copies of the Koran in public places, after protests in Muslim nations over the desecration of Islam’s holy book raised Danish security concerns.
Greece and Turkey seek to improve relations
AFP, Published on 07/12/2023
» ATHENS - Greece and Turkey on Thursday restarted high-level talks to reduce chronic tensions in their relations as the Turkish president visited Athens for the first time in six years.
Russian girl kills classmate, commits suicide
AFP, Published on 07/12/2023
» MOSCOW - A 14-year-old girl shot a classmate dead and injured five people before killing herself at a secondary school in the Russian city of Bryansk near the Ukraine border on Thursday.
THAI ‘negotiating for 80 Boeing Dreamliners’
Reuters and Online Reporters, Published on 07/12/2023
» Thai Airways International is in advanced talks with Boeing to acquire around 80 wide-body 787 Dreamliner jets as the US planemaker pulls ahead of Airbus in widely watched fleet renewal talks, industry sources say.
Intercontinental Bangkok Sukhumvit: First look into Thonglor's newest luxury hotel
Holiday Time, Published on 07/12/2023
» Opening its doors in December 2023, InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit presents a new luxury lifestyle destination for the discerning modern traveller. Situated in Thonglor, the property offers 241 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, and seamlessly weaves traditional Thai craftsmanship with modern international influences to create an unparalleled destination that mirrors the essence of one of Bangkok's most vibrant districts.
Phuket's Jungceylon unveils 'pink a wish' festival
Holiday Time, Published on 07/12/2023
» Phuket Square Company Limited, the manager of Jungceylon Shopping Center in Patong, Phuket, has invested over THB 10 million to revamp the centre, presenting a host of promotions and entertainment activities. This initiative aims to attract Thai and international tourists, celebrating the end of 2023 and the high season in Phuket.
Longines unveils the mini Dolcevita collection
Holiday Time, Published on 07/12/2023
» This festive season, Longines re-defines luxury and elegance with the launch of the "Mini DolceVita" collection, making its grand debut in Thailand. In a recent exclusive afternoon tea event, resplendent with festive cheer, Longines unveiled this latest addition, a beacon of exquisite craftsmanship and contemporary design.