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NASA probe makes closest-ever pass by the Sun
AFP, Published on 24/12/2024
» WASHINGTON - NASA's pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history on Tuesday, flying closer to the Sun than any other spacecraft with its heat shield exposed to scorching temperatures of more than 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit (930 degrees Celsius).
Explosives plant blast kills 11 in Turkey
AFP, Published on 24/12/2024
» ISTANBUL - A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday, killing 11 people and injuring seven others, officials said, downgrading their original toll.
Indonesia considers parole for ex-terror bosses
Published on 24/12/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia is considering parole for two former leaders of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) militant network and amnesty for its jailed members, senior officials said, after 1,300 former members pledged their loyalty to the country.
Tech glitch briefly grounds all American Airlines flights
Published on 24/12/2024
» American Airlines, the world’s largest carrier, on Tuesday lifted an hour-long grounding of all its flights in the United States after dealing with an unspecified technical issue, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said.
Acting Korean president targeted for impeachment
Published on 24/12/2024
» SEOUL - South Korea’s main opposition party vowed on Tuesday to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo but reversed an earlier plan and decided to wait until later in the week, party officials said, as the risk of further political uncertainty heightened.
Hong Kong offers bounties for six more activists
Published on 24/12/2024
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong offered bounties of HK$1 million (US$129,000) on Tuesday for six more pro-democracy campaigners deemed to have violated national security laws, and revoked the passports of seven more, as it keeps up its security campaign.
Bitkub Group Celebrates Over 20 Awards in 2024
Published on 24/12/2024
» Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd., Thailand’s leading innovator in digital assets and blockchain technology, achieved a major milestone in 2024, receiving over 20 prestigious awards from both domestic and international organisations. These accolades, including recognitions from Future Trends, CREATIVE TALK, ACES, and CC-APAC, highlight the company’s excellence in innovation, leadership, and its role as an inspiration for the new generation.
Bird flu surveillance stepped up
Published on 24/12/2024
» Public health authorities are preparing to guard against the potential spread of bird flu in Thailand after more cases were found in neighbouring countries following a recent outbreak in the United States.
Citizenship restored to former Greek royals
Published on 24/12/2024
» ATHENS - The former royal family of Greece has been granted citizenship and has pledged loyalty to the republic in a landmark move 50 years after the country abolished the monarchy.
Thailand sends cholera medicine to Myanmar
Published on 24/12/2024
» The Thai Ministry of Public Health has allocated enough medication for 2,400 cholera patients and almost 5,000 cholera vaccine doses to assist Myanmar in combating an outbreak that has spread across major cities, including Yangon, Mandalay and Rakhine state.