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Anti-coup rebels say six dead in Myanmar clashes
AFP, Published on 16/05/2021
» YANGON - Six opposition rebels have been killed after days of clashes in Myanmar, an anti-junta defence force made up of civilians said Sunday, as Britain and the United States condemned the military's violence against civilians.
Singapore reports 38 new local Covid cases, highest in months
Reuters, Published on 16/05/2021
» SINGAPORE: Singapore's health ministry on Sunday preliminarily confirmed 38 locally transmitted Covid-19 cases, the highest daily number since mid-September, as the city-state returned to the strictest curbs on gatherings since a coronavirus lockdown last year.
At least 7 dead in Indonesia boat selfie accident
AFP, Published on 16/05/2021
» Seven Indonesians drowned after an overloaded boat capsized because of tourists attempting a selfie in a reservoir on Java island, police said Sunday.
More than half of HK students spent more time gaming during pandemic
Published on 16/05/2021
» HONG KONG: More than half of Hong Kong students have said they are spending more time playing video games during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new survey has found, much to some parents' chagrin.
Lampang leads provincial race for herd immunity
Published on 16/05/2021
» Lampang is quietly running neck-and-neck with Phuket in the race for herd immunity against Covid-19, allowing the northern province to contemplate a return to business as usual.
Woman killed by lightning in Buri Ram
Published on 16/05/2021
» BURI RAM: A woman was killed by lightning in Prakhon Chai district of this northeastern province on Saturday afternoon. Her husband, their son and daughter and another woman sheltering under the same tree were unhurt.
Two Americans, one Thai arrested for alleged abduction
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/05/2021
» Two male Americans and a Thai man have been arrested by Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police over the alleged kidnapping of a Taiwanese businessman for ransom following a business conflict.
Indonesia pauses distribution of a batch of AstraZeneca vaccine
Reuters, Published on 16/05/2021
» JAKARTA: Indonesia is temporarily halting distribution of one batch of AstraZeneca vaccine to run tests for sterility and toxicity following reports of adverse effects after immunisations, the health ministry said on Sunday.
British chef Clare Smyth reopens doors after third Michelin star
AFP, Published on 16/05/2021
» LONDON: During lockdown, British chef Clare Smyth won the ultimate accolade of three Michelin stars for her London restaurant and she is optimistic for the sector despite the current challenges.
Leicester's FA Cup win fulfills late Thai owner's dreams
Published on 16/05/2021
» First was the League Cup trophy. Then the Premier League champions. And now the FA Cup winners.