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Milei says could take two years to tame Argentina's high inflation
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» BUENOS AIRES - President-elect Javier Milei said Monday that it could take between 18 and 24 months to bring Argentina's rampant inflation under control, as he outlined his plans to reform the economy.
Gaza hostages' families detail 'nightmare' wait for news
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» LONDON - Relatives of some hostages held in Gaza spoke Monday of their ongoing "nightmare", and revealed they had not been given any information about a possible imminent deal for some to be released.
Earth to warm up to 2.9C even with current climate pledges: UN
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» PARIS - Countries' greenhouse gas-cutting pledges put Earth on track for warming far beyond key limits, potentially up to a catastrophic 2.9 degrees Celsius this century, the UN said Monday, warning "we are out of road".
Global one-day temperature spikes above 2C for first time: EU monitor
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» PARIS: The global average temperature on Friday was more than two degrees Celsius hotter than pre-industrial levels for the first time on record, Europe's Copernicus climate monitor said Monday.
Pentagon chief visits Ukraine to reassure Kyiv over US support
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» KYIV, Ukraine: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday, in a bid to stem Kyiv's concerns that support from its biggest ally could waver.
Thai charter change panel to meet Friday amid obstruction fears
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/11/2023
» The government panel studying a referendum on a constitutional amendment will meet on Friday to address potential issues, which include the double-majority requirement that many fear could derail the vote.
Fake dollar bills found in slain Taiwanese man's safes
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/11/2023
» Police have found many counterfeit US dollar bills, coloured paper and copying material in the safes of a Taiwanese man slain in a hotel room in Bang Na district last week.
Thai stock exchange to restrict short selling
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/11/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to impose pricing rules for short selling while the SEC will examine the SET's naked short selling system soon, the regulator said on Monday.
Microsoft to hire OpenAI's Sam Altman after sacking
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft announced Monday the hiring of OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman following his shock sacking from the company whose ChatGPT chatbot has led the rapid rise of artificial intelligence technology.
Jeff Satur set for six-city tour in 2024
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 20/11/2023
» With more that 10 years in the entertainment industry in various disciplines, Thai vocalist, songwriter and entertainer Jeff Satur has announced his first Asian tour, "Jeff Satur: Space Shuttle No.8 Asia Tour”, covering six cities.