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Covid alert level lowered after new cases drop
Online Reporters, Published on 09/05/2022
» The Public Health Ministry moved the Covid-19 alert down one level on Monday as the country remains on course to declare the coronavirus an endemic disease.
Putin defends Ukraine offensive as Russia marks Victory Day
AFP, Published on 09/05/2022
» MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Monday defended Russia's offensive in Ukraine and blamed Kyiv and the West, as he looked to use grand Victory Day celebrations to mobilise patriotic support for the campaign.
Singapore asks firms to hire locals amid foreigner shortage
Published on 09/05/2022
» Singapore appealed for firms to hire more locals as a pandemic-driven fall in foreign workers, together with an easing of virus curbs, continues to drive the city-state’s worst labour shortage in over two decades.
Boy was blinded by staph infection, not Covid-19 vaccine
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/05/2022
» PHUKET: A 12-year-old boy reported to have become blind after receiving a second dose of Covid-19 vaccine had in fact lost his sight from a bacterial infection that spread to the optic nerve and the sphenoid sinus, doctors at Vachira Phuket Hospital said on Monday.
Marcos Jr eyes victory as Philippines votes for new president
AFP, Published on 09/05/2022
» BATAC CITY, Philippines: Millions of Filipinos thronged polling stations Monday to elect a new president, with the son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos the favourite to win the high-stakes vote.
Sri Lanka imposes curfew in capital after 20 injured in clashes
AFP, Published on 09/05/2022
» COLOMBO: Sri Lankan police imposed a curfew on Monday after clashes between rival political camps, as anger builds over the island’s worst economic crisis since independence.
Army boycotts Lazada over controversial video promotion
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/05/2022
» The army chief has ordered all units and organisations under his command to stop buying products via the Lazada online platform, to protect the royal institution and in protest against a controversial video promotion.
Cherdchai Tour up for sale after 65 years on the road
Published on 09/05/2022
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: After 65 years providing interprovincial bus services, the owner of Cherdchai Tour has decided to throw in the towel.
Bitcoin flirts with lowest level since 2021 as equities swoon
Published on 09/05/2022
» Bitcoin is falling toward levels last seen in July 2021, part of a wider retreat in cryptocurrencies amid a global flight from riskier investments.
What are the Covid entry rules for travellers to European countries?
Published on 09/05/2022
» Most European countries have lifted travel restrictions — despite ongoing high infection numbers. DW Travel has compiled this overview of EU rules.