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Biden says 'not likely' to visit Ukraine on upcoming Europe trip
AFP, Published on 20/06/2022
» REHOBOTH BEACH (UNITED STATES) - US President Joe Biden said Monday he will probably not visit Ukraine during a trip to Europe that starts this week.
Colombian president's challenges: military, rebels, congress and markets
AFP, Published on 20/06/2022
» BOGOTA - Gustavo Petro, Colombia's new president, faces a plethora of challenges ahead -- from appeasing deeply suspicious military and business sectors, to ending a decades-long conflict with armed groups and garnering enough support in congress to govern.
Owner of Japanese sushi chain flees fraud claims
Online Reporters, Published on 20/06/2022
» The franchisor of Daruma Sushi Co has fled the country, leaving behind chaos after more than 500 people lodged fraud complaints with police and the consumer protection body against the popular Japanese buffet restaurant chain.
Laos installs new central bank chief, limits FX sales
Published on 20/06/2022
» Laos lawmakers on Monday approved the appointment of a new central bank chief and two deputy prime ministers, according to state media.
Exports of cassava products surge as Ukraine war disrupts grain supplies
Published on 20/06/2022
» Thailand’s exports of cassava products between January and April jumped 28% from the same period last year as importers sought grain alternatives, a senior official said on Monday, amid a food crisis brought on by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Millions in Bangladesh and India await relief after deadly flooding
Published on 20/06/2022
» DHAKA/GUWAHATI, India: Authorities in flood-hit Bangladesh and northeastern India scrambled on Monday to provide aid to more than nine million people marooned after the heaviest rains in years killed at least 54 people across both South Asian nations, officials said.
Chadchart orders temporary halt to underground cabling
Online Reporters, Published on 20/06/2022
» Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered a three-day halt to the moving of electrical cables underground on Withayu and Sarasin roads, after it was reported to have caused traffic problems.
Chinese splash out on tech goods, camping gear in shopping fest
Published on 20/06/2022
» BEIJING: High-end home appliances and camping gear were among Chinese shoppers' most sought-after buys during the "618" shopping festival, according to e-commerce platforms, in a sign of how China's Covid-19 curbs are driving lifestyle changes.
Air industry recovery gathering pace despite uncertainty: IATA
AFP, Published on 20/06/2022
» DOHA: Air passengers are expected to hit 83% of pre-pandemic levels this year and the aviation industry's return to profit is "within reach" in 2023 despite ongoing uncertainty, the International Air Transport Association said on Monday.
Policeman, wife, daughter found shot dead in house
Online Reporters, Published on 20/06/2022
» A police officer, his wife and their daughter were found shot dead, all with a bullet to the head, in a house in Bangkok's Thung Khru district on Monday.