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Germany resorts to coal amid Russia gas supply cuts
AFP, Published on 19/06/2022
» BERLIN - Germany announced emergency measures on Sunday to ensure its energy needs after a drop in Russian gas supplies, including reverting to coal in what it called a "bitter but indispensable" step.
East Africa leaders to meet Monday to discuss DR Congo conflict
AFP, Published on 19/06/2022
» NAIROBI - The leaders of seven nations comprising the East African Community bloc will meet Monday to discuss the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo's violence-torn east, the Kenyan presidency said.
US recession not 'inevitable,' Treasury secretary says
AFP, Published on 19/06/2022
» WASHINGTON - A recession in the United States is not "inevitable" but the economy is likely to slow, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday, days after the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates, raising fears of a contraction.
US recession not 'inevitable,' Treasury secretary says
AFP, Published on 19/06/2022
» WASHINGTON: A recession in the United States is not "inevitable," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday, just days after the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates, raising fears of an economic contraction.
Duterte's daughter sworn in as Philippines vice president
Reuters, Published on 19/06/2022
» MANILA: Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, was sworn in as the country's 15th vice president on Sunday, calling for national unity following a divisive election campaign.
Italy's Eni joins giant Qatar gas project after Russian cuts
AFP, Published on 19/06/2022
» DOHA - Italian company Eni on Sunday joined Qatar Energy's project to expand production from the world's biggest natural gas field, days after Russia slashed supplies to Italy.
Thai spikers lose to USA in Nations League Week 2 final
Online Reporters, Published on 19/06/2022
» The USA volleyball team proved too strong for Thailand as the Thai spikers wrapped up the second week of the tournament with another loss on Sunday.
Bangkok air guitar contestants rock for peace
AFP, Published on 19/06/2022
» What happens when Donald Trump, a Bangkok moto-taxi driver and a Squid Games contestant take the stage in a Bangkok bar late on a Saturday night? It can only mean one thing: an air guitar battle for peace.
Canadian cyclist struck, killed by pickup
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 19/06/2022
» KANCHANABURI: A Canadian woman who worked for a non-governmental organisation was killed when her road bicycle was hit by a pickup truck on Saturday.
Taiwan murder 'accomplice' arrested in Kalasin
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/06/2022
» An alleged accomplice in the slaying of a Thai couple in Taiwan was arrested on a charge of premeditated murder on Sunday afternoon, a police source said.