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Philippines removed from ‘dirty money’ list
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/02/2025
» The Philippine government has welcomed the country’s removal from a global watchdog’s dirty-money list, which could spur remittances and foreign investments in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.
Hamas releases six Israeli hostages
Reuters, Published on 22/02/2025
» JERUSALEM - Hamas militants freed six hostages from Gaza on Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, after Israel confirmed that a body handed over hours earlier was that of hostage Shiri Bibas.
Suspect in Berlin stabbing wanted ‘to kill Jews’
AFP, Published on 22/02/2025
» BERLIN - A Syrian man arrested after a stabbing attack at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial that seriously wounded a Spanish man had been harbouring a “plan to kill Jews”, police and prosecutors said on Saturday.
Nervousness in Germany on eve of elections
AFP, Published on 22/02/2025
» BERLIN - German politicians made a final scramble for votes on Saturday on the eve of key elections in which conservatives hope to win despite the dramatic rise of the far right targeting a record showing.
US pushes for ‘simple’ UN resolution on Ukraine
AFP, Published on 22/02/2025
» UNITED NATIONS - The United States has urged UN members to back its “simple, historic” resolution on the Ukraine war, which diplomatic sources said omits mention of Kyiv’s territory occupied by Russia.
Huge sinkholes threaten Amazonian town
Reuters, Published on 22/02/2025
» BURITICUPU, Brazil - The city of Buriticupu, in the northeastern tip of the Brazilian Amazon, is being slowly swallowed by the earth. In recent weeks, huge sinkholes, several metres deep, have led the municipal government to declare a state of emergency.
Six Thais among scammers arrested in Malaysia
Online Reporters, Published on 22/02/2025
» Six Thai women are among the employees of a scam call centre arrested during a raid by Malaysian authorities in Kuala Lumpur.
Angel Yin takes lead at Honda LPGA Thailand tourney
Online Reporters, Published on 22/02/2025
» PATTAYA - Angel Yin of the United States carded eight birdies on Saturday to push past second-round leader Akie Iwai of Japan and take a five-stroke lead at the Honda LPGA Thailand 2025 tournament in Pattaya.
Israelis in Thailand encouraged to behave respectfully
Online Reporters, Published on 22/02/2025
» The Embassy of Israel in Thailand has issued guidelines to promote the good image and dignity of Israeli nationals in the kingdom after experiencing backlash over perceived unruly behaviour in Pai district of Mae Hong Son province.
Pope ‘rested well’ on eighth night in hospital
AFP, Published on 22/02/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis “rested well” during his eighth night in hospital, where the 88-year-old is being treated for double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Saturday.