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‘Terrorist’ killed at Israeli embassy in Belgrade
Reuters, Published on 29/06/2024
» BELGRADE - An attacker who fired a crossbow at a police officer guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade was shot and killed on Saturday in what Interior Minister Ivica Dacic called a terrorist attack against Serbia.
Don’t forget Tiananmen, Taiwan singer pleads
Reuters, Published on 29/06/2024
» TAIPEI - The Taiwanese singer and activist Panai called on Saturday at one of the most prestigious entertainment events in the Chinese-speaking world for people not to forget China’s bloody 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters at Tiananmen Square.
Euro 2024 trumps 2020 for speed and late drama
Reuters, Published on 29/06/2024
» DUESSELDORF, Germany - The European Championship knockout stage is about to start but the tournament has already surpassed a few Euro 2020 benchmarks, with faster players and double the stoppage-time goals, while a blitz of bookings has set the stage for a feisty finale.
Move Forward MP appealing jail term for defamation
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/06/2024
» Move Forward Party MP Jirat Thongsuwan says he will appeal his one-year suspended jail sentence for defaming a former senior defence ministry official in connection with state procurement of fake explosive detectors.
French far-right extends poll lead
Reuters, Published on 29/06/2024
» PARIS - France’s far-right National Rally (RN) extended its lead in an opinion poll published on the last day of campaigning before Sunday’s first round of parliamentary elections, with another survey showing it in sight of a slim majority.
Vietnam Airlines gets debt reprieve
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/06/2024
» The National Assembly in Hanoi has approved an extension for Vietnam Airlines’ 4 trillion dong ($157 million) in state-backed loans through July 2027 to give the financially struggling national carrier time to reorganise its operations, according to information from the parliament.
Swimmer injured by speedboat propeller in Phuket
Online Reporters, Published on 29/06/2024
» PHUKET - A 17-year-old Russian tourist sustained leg injuries after being hit by a speedboat propeller while she was swimming outside the designated area at Patong beach on Saturday.
Iran presidential election will go to run-off
Reuters, Published on 29/06/2024
» Iran will hold a run-off presidential election on July 5 as no candidate secured the required 50% of votes on Friday, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday.
Indonesia to impose ‘safeguard’ import duties
Reuters, Published on 29/06/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia is preparing to impose safeguard duties of 100% to 200% on imports ranging from footwear to ceramics, reviving a plan to protect domestic industries, according to its trade minister.
Russian arrested in Hua Hin with multiple drugs seized
Online Reporters, Published on 29/06/2024
» A Russian man has been arrested and illegal drugs seized from his room in Hua Hin town of Prachuap Khiri Khan province.