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Serena Williams says 'countdown' to tennis retirement has begun
AFP, Published on 09/08/2022
» PARIS: United States tennis great Serena Williams announced on Tuesday that "the countdown has begun" to her retirement from the sport.
France readies rescue of beluga astray in Seine
AFP, Published on 09/08/2022
» RENNES (FRANCE) - Marine experts will attempt Tuesday to rescue a beluga whale that swam up the Seine river and return it to the sea, officials said, a complex and risky operation for an animal already sick and malnourished.
France reverses Russia ban after chateau turns away visitors
AFP, Published on 09/08/2022
» PARIS: France said Tuesday that a ban on Russian nationals entering military installations had been applied too rigidly when two Russian visitors were turned away at the Chateau de Vincennes, a mediaeval fortress and tourist attraction on the edge of Paris.
Singapore regulator reiterates crypto dangers amid Hodlnaut woes
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/08/2022
» Cryptocurrency investment is “highly hazardous” but meltdowns in the sector have not created financial-stability risks for Singapore, regulators in the city-state said after another digital-asset firm ran into trouble.
Cabinet approves Eastern Airport City
Online Reporters, Published on 09/08/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the allocation of 1,032 rai of land in the Eastern Airport City (EECa) project to create a free-trade zone within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), in a move to attract investors and businesspeople.
Thai director Danny says Myanmar abduction rumours untrue
Post Reporters, Published on 09/08/2022
» A film director was repatriated from Myanmar on Tuesday morning after his family claimed that he had been kidnapped for ransom by the United Wa State Army (UWSA) since Jan 4. However, Myanmar authorities insisted that he had entered the UWSA's territory of his own free will.
Hope for change, prayers for peace as Kenya votes
AFP, Published on 09/08/2022
» KISUMU (KENYA) - From Nairobi slums to Rift Valley towns, Kenyans voiced cautious hope for change and a peaceful future, flocking to polling stations well before voting opened across the nation on Tuesday.
Flight bookings to Hong Kong surge 249% after quarantine cut
Bloomberg, Published on 09/08/2022
» Hong Kong’s decision to reduce the number of days arrivals must spend in hotel quarantine triggered an immediate surge in flight bookings to the city, said China’s largest travel online agency.
Escalating evidence of crimes in Myanmar: UN investigators
Reuters, Published on 09/08/2022
» UN investigators said Tuesday there was mounting evidence of crimes being committed in Myanmar, including since a military coup last year.
NCSA signs MoU with Huawei for cyber security development
Published on 09/08/2022
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and the National Cyber Security Agency has jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cybersecurity cooperation with Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the leading global ICT infrastructure and IT solutions provider, with the purpose of increasing cybersecurity skills for Thai IT personnel through promoting Huawei's E-Lab online learning platform, organizing competition projects and Huawei training courses.