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With Trump inauguration indoors, supporters say 'winging it' but still thrilled
AFP, Published on 20/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - With glacial temperatures forcing US President-elect Donald Trump's swearing in indoors, the National Mall, normally jam-packed for inaugurations with hundreds of thousands of revelers, was eerily dead on Monday.
Biden pre-emptively pardons Trump foes
AFP, Published on 20/01/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States President Joe Biden on Monday issued pre-emptive pardons to former coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) advisor Anthony Fauci and retired general Mark Milley to shield them from "politically motivated prosecutions" under the Donald Trump administration.
Amorim's blast exposes depth of Man Utd decline
AFP, Published on 20/01/2025
» LONDON — Ruben Amorim might not have been historically accurate when he labelled his Manchester United (Man Utd) flops as "maybe the worst team" in the club's history, but his astonishing claim did expose the extent of the problems facing the beleaguered boss.
Philippines plans $3.5 billion in global bond sales
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/01/2025
» MANILA — The Philippines plans to sell US$3.5 billion in overseas debt this year, lower than last year, as heightened global uncertainties may prompt the government to borrow more domestically as rate cuts continue, according to its finance chief.
Paetongtarn aims for investment at World Economic Forum
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/01/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will meet top executives from global private firms across five key sectors at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, aiming to boost Thailand's investment prospects.
China executes driver who killed 35 in car attack
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/01/2025
» ZHUHAI — The driver behind a deadly car attack in China's southern city of Zhuhai in November last year was executed on Monday, state news agency Xinhua reported.
Thaksin plays down casino role in entertainment complex bill
Published on 20/01/2025
» MAHA SARAKHAM: Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra on Monday slammed opponents of the government's proposed casino-entertainment complex project, saying they were distorting the truth by calling it a casino.
Bitcoin rallies to record level ahead of Trump's inauguration
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/01/2025
» WASHINGTON — Bitcoin climbed to a fresh record as the United States prepares to inaugurate Donald Trump to his second presidential term, following a weekend during which his own newly-launched digital token rattled crypto markets.
Philippines arrests suspected Chinese spy, heating up tensions
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/01/2025
» MANILA — Philippine authorities arrested a Chinese national and two Filipino cohorts for alleged espionage, officials said on Monday, in a case that comes amid the nations' lingering geopolitical tensions.
Princess to attend dual Thai-Chinese celebration
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/01/2025
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will preside over the Opening Ceremony of the Yaowarat Chinese New Year Celebration, which will also mark the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations on Jan 29.