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Sri Lanka's economy on brink of collapse as troops quell unrest
AFP, Published on 11/05/2022
» COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's economy will "collapse" unless a new government is urgently appointed, the central bank chief warned Wednesday, as security forces fanned out on the streets to restore order after spasms of mob violence.
US Democrats throw down gauntlet with symbolic abortion vote
AFP, Published on 11/05/2022
» WASHINGTON: Democrats in the US Senate were due to lead a vote Wednesday to codify the right to abortion into federal law in a bid to pin down Republicans on the deeply divisive issue ahead of crucial midterm elections, even though they expect the measure to fail.
Rainy season to begin Friday, drought warning for mid-June
Online Reporters, Published on 11/05/2022
» Thailand will enter the rainy season on Friday, the weather agency said on Wednesday, but a drought is expected next month.
Visitors must still wear masks after Covid becomes endemic: Anutin
Online Reporters, Published on 11/05/2022
» NONTHABURI: The National Communicable Diseases Committee has started to discuss post-pandemic plans, including requirements for visitors to keep wearing face masks, according to the public health minister.
Lazada asked to explain controversial online promotion
Online Reporters, Published on 11/05/2022
» The Office of the Consumer Protection Board has asked Lazada to explain a controversial online video promotion that may have breached consumer protection law.
EU eases mask guidance for flights as airlines drop Covid rules
Published on 11/05/2022
» The European Union is relaxing its guidance for mask wearing on flights starting next week even as many airlines have already abandoned those rules with Covid-19 concerns easing.
Name the baby seal at Songkhla Zoo
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 11/05/2022
» SONGKHLA: Songkhla Zoo will run a competition to find a name for its new seal pup, the first there in 24 years, with a prize of 10,000 baht.
Indonesia seeks to balance international, local palm oil demand
Published on 11/05/2022
» JAKARTA: Indonesia is seeking a balance between capitalising on high global palm oil prices while ensuring food at home is affordable, a senior government official said on Wednesday, amid the country's ongoing ban on exports of the vegetable oil.
Transnational drug ring busted, police say
Published on 11/05/2022
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: Seven alleged members of a transnational drug network have been arrested and 382 kilogrammmes of crystal methamphetamine and 474,000 meth pills seized in two southern provinces during a joint operation by police and soldiers.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr claims victory in Philippine election
AFP, Published on 11/05/2022
» MANILA: The son of the late Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos on Wednesday claimed victory in the presidential election, vowing to be a leader "for all Filipinos", his spokesman said.