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France refuses to halt Indian Ocean migrant expulsions
AFP, Published on 24/04/2023
» MAMOUDZOU (FRANCE) - France on Monday refused to halt a controversial planned operation to expel migrants from its Indian Ocean island territory of Mayotte, despite opposition from the neighbouring Comoros and clashes between locals and security forces sent by Paris.
India to pass China this week as world's most populous nation: UN
AFP, Published on 24/04/2023
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - India will overtake China as the world's most populous country in the coming week, hitting almost 1.43 billion people, the United Nations said Monday.
Kenya cult leader accused of preaching starvation as salvation
AFP, Published on 24/04/2023
» NAIROBI - A taxi driver turned pastor, who allegedly preached that starvation brought salvation, Paul Mackenzie Nthenge was under scrutiny years before 73 of his presumed followers were found dead in Kenya.
'We're tired': Ukraine forces hold out in devastated Bakhmut
AFP, Published on 24/04/2023
» BAKHMUT (UKRAINE) - The basement in Bakhmut -- the epicentre of Ukraine's determined fight against Russia's invasion -- shakes from shelling above ground and a bloodied, pale soldier tumbles from the ambulance outside.
Democrats to push for sex toy legalisation
Published on 24/04/2023
» The Democrat Party has pledged to push for legalising sex toys, saying it will bring more benefits beyond sexual pleasure.
Coach's Tabby Bag is going on tour with pop-ups
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 24/04/2023
» The Big Apple may be closer to the Big Mango than you think. Visit Coach's Tabby pop-up at Iconsiam where New York's subway is recreated playfully in pink.
China says chatbots must toe the party line
The New York TImes, Published on 24/04/2023
» Five months after ChatGPT set off an investment frenzy over artificial intelligence, Beijing is moving to rein in China’s chatbots, a show of the government’s resolve to keep tight regulatory control over technology that could define an era.
Bank of Thailand chief sees risks from political promises
Bloomberg, Published on 24/04/2023
» Thailand’s central bank governor said the nation’s main political parties are trying to woo voters with policies that could undermine the country’s longer-term economic health.
Penfolds teams up with Potong for annual campaign
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 24/04/2023
» A year after the debut of the "Beyond The Flavours" campaign in collaboration with celebrated chef Mauro Colagreco, Penfolds has passed the baton to Potong's executive chef Pichaya "Pam" Utharntharm.
Taiwan says tracking Chinese carrier off its southeast coast
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2023
» TAIPEI: Taiwan's defence ministry said on Monday that a Chinese carrier group led by the Shandong was about 120 nautical miles off the southeast of the island's coast, the same ship that took part in China's war games around the island earlier this month.