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War in Ukraine: Latest developments
AFP, Published on 11/06/2022
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine:
Foreign teachers told to pledge loyalty to Hong Kong
Published on 11/06/2022
» HONG KONG: Foreign English-language teachers working in Hong Kong government schools will need to swear allegiance to the city, officials told AFP on Saturday, as fears grow about the territory’s ability to retain educators in the face of increasing restrictions.
Thousands to rally for action on US gun violence
AFP, Published on 11/06/2022
» WASHINGTON: Thousands of people were expected to demonstrate across the United States on Saturday for tighter firearms laws to curb devastating gun violence plaguing the country.
Abbots answer temple embezzlement charges
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/06/2022
» Two senior monks in Lop Buri and Nonthaburi provinces have reported to police to answer charges in connection with a temple fund embezzlement scandal.
Thai envoy warns against 'cancel rhetoric' on Myanmar
News Agencies and Online Reporters, Published on 11/06/2022
» SINGAPORE: The international community should not get “stuck in cancel rhetoric” when it comes to dealing with the military junta in Myanmar, says Thailand’s new special envoy to the country.
New drainage tunnel to help Bangkok cope with flooding
Online Reporters, Published on 11/06/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has outlined plans to use the new Bueng Nong Bon drainage tunnel to reduce flooding risks in the capital during the current rainy season.
Beijing and Shanghai resume mass testing
News Agencies, Published on 11/06/2022
» Beijing and Shanghai have resumed mass testing for Covid-19 while a planned reopening of schools in the capital will be delayed as virus outbreaks emerge just days after the two cities eased social curbs that had been in place for months.
Charting the global economy: Central banks step up tightening
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/06/2022
» More central banks around the world are unleashing a greater amount of policy firepower as they seek to combat unrelenting inflationary pressures.
Child pornographer advertising on Twitter nabbed
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/06/2022
» PHETCHABURI: Police have arrested a suspected child pornographer who was distributing his illicit materials online.
Two killed in India protests over anti-Prophet comments
Published on 11/06/2022
» NEW DELHI: Indian police shot dead two protesters and arrested more than 130 others during street rallies sparked by a ruling party official’s remarks about the Prophet Mohammed, authorities said on Saturday.