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War fears at another Ukraine nuclear site
AFP, Published on 21/09/2022
» YUZHNOUKRAINSK (UKRAINE) - A vast crater several metres deep in empty land strewn with wild grass bears witness to the shelling this week at the Pivdennoukrainskpower plant site in southern Ukraine, the latest sign of nuclear risk in the war-scarred nation.
US Fed set to raise interest rates as recession fears mount
AFP, Published on 21/09/2022
» WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve opened its second day of deliberations Wednesday that are expected to produce another big increase in interest rates as it tries to cool the economy to tamp down the highest inflation in 40 years, but recession fears are rising.
Election Commission sets May 7 as date for next general election
Online Reporters, Published on 21/09/2022
» The Election Commission (EC) has set May 7, 2023 as the date for the next general election, assuming the House of Representatives completes its term on March 23.
Missiles hit apartments in Ukraine city, as Putin mobilises
AFP, Published on 21/09/2022
» KHARKIV, Ukraine: Residents of Ukraine's second city Kharkiv found themselves under bombardment again Wednesday after Russian missiles struck apartment blocks wounding at least one civilian just as Moscow announced an escalation in its war.
K-pop stars BTS to draw Thai tourists to Seoul
Published on 21/09/2022
» Supergroup BTS want people in Bangkok to visit the South Korean capital Seoul.
Hong Kong plans to launch trial of e-HKD in fourth quarter
Published on 21/09/2022
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong will start testing out a digital coin called the e-HKD from the fourth quarter, paving the way for a virtual currency the public can use in the future to shop, dine out and make money transfers.
Federer eyes dream pairing with Nadal at Laver Cup for farewell match
AFP, Published on 21/09/2022
» LONDON - Roger Federer said Wednesday he wants to team up with long-time rival Rafael Nadal for the final match of his career at the Laver Cup in London.
Vulnerable Covid patients to get ready-to-use antibodies
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/09/2022
» The Public Health Ministry plans to treat Covid-19 patients at risk of complications with long-acting antibodies (LAAB), according to the Department of Disease Control.
Indonesia human rights court begins trial over 2014 shootings in Papua
Published on 21/09/2022
» JAKARTA: An Indonesian court began a trial on Wednesday that will examine whether a former army commander committed "crimes against humanity" over the fatal shooting of four teenagers in the country's easternmost region of Papua in 2014.
6 reported killed as Iran protests spread over woman's death
AFP, Published on 21/09/2022
» PARIS: Protests have spread across Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini after the young woman was arrested by the morality police, as a rights group said Wednesday two more protesters were killed overnight, raising the toll to six.