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Lula slams far-right 'terrorism' as Brazil clears protest camps
AFP, Published on 09/01/2023
» BRASíLIA - Brazilian security forces cleared protest camps Monday and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned "acts of terrorism" after a far-right mob stormed the seat of power in the capital, in chaotic scenes that triggered global shock.
Pakistan asks IMF for restructuring 'pause'
AFP, Published on 09/01/2023
» GENEVA - Pakistan's prime minister on Monday asked the IMF for a pause in its demands for economic reforms before releasing more financial aid, as the country tries to rebuild after catastrophic floods.
US Supreme Court lets Meta's WhatsApp pursue 'Pegasus' spyware suit
Reuters, Published on 09/01/2023
» The US Supreme Court on Monday let Meta Platforms Inc's WhatsApp pursue a lawsuit accusing Israel's NSO Group of exploiting a bug in its WhatsApp messaging app to install spy software allowing the surveillance of 1,400 people, including journalists, human rights activists and dissidents.
Prayut signs up with United Thai Nation Party
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/01/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday delivered an impassioned case for why he would seek to return to Government House as he officially joined the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) -- a move that sealed his position as the party's prime ministerial candidate.
Thailand tops Asean progress poll again
Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2023
» Thailand has ranked first in Asean in the latest Sustainable Development Report, according to the government.
Iran sentences 3 more to death over Amini protests
AFP, Published on 09/01/2023
» The Islamic republic has been rocked by civil unrest since the September 16 death in custody of Kurdish Iranian Amini, 22, following her arrest for allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code for women.
China sends 57 planes near Taiwan in high-intensity combat exercise
South China Morning Post, Published on 09/01/2023
» China sent 57 planes and four warships close to Taiwan in the 24 hours before 6am on Monday, in what appeared to be a part of joint navy and air force combat drills announced by the People's Liberation Army’s Eastern Theatre Command late on Sunday.
Marcos names new defence head as military quells unrest talk
Bloomberg, Published on 09/01/2023
» Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has named former vaccine czar and peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr as defence chief, days after he appointed a new military head as the armed forces stamped out talk of unrest among troops.
Flash raises B15bn in Series F round
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/01/2023
» Flash Group, which provides e-commerce logistics services, including the delivery service Flash Express, recently raised 15 billion baht in its Series F funding round as it gears up to expand business overseas and drive its live-commerce business.
Flowers and face masks as Chinese tourists return to Thailand
AFP, Published on 09/01/2023
» Chinese tourists bounded back into Thailand on Monday after Beijing eased travel rules, welcomed at Bangkok's main airport by officials with flowers and gift bags.