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Power blackouts hit 130 million people in Bangladesh
AFP, Published on 04/10/2022
» DHAKA - At least 130 million people in Bangladesh were left without power on Tuesday after a grid failure caused widespread blackouts, the government's power utility company said.
Russian forces under pressure in south Ukraine
AFP, Published on 04/10/2022
» KRYVYI RIG (UKRAINE) - A Kremlin-installed official in the south Ukraine region of Kherson urged residents to remain calm Tuesday as reports were surfacing that Kyiv's forces were making sweeping gains into Russian-controlled territory.
Govt urged to probe Orange Line bid by ACT
Post Reporters, Published on 04/10/2022
» An anti-graft watchdog is urging the government to investigate allegations of unfair competition in past bidding rounds for the right to jointly invest with it in the Orange Line’s western expansion, as fears mount these violations could cost the government 69 billion baht in losses.
Grim winter looms as wartime Ukraine braces for infrastructure attacks
Reuters, Published on 04/10/2022
» KHARKIV, Ukraine: In an abandoned tower block damaged by Russian shelling in Ukraine's second city, Olga Kobzar plans to tough out winter for as long as she can without electricity, water and central heating by lighting the gas stove in her kitchen for warmth.
Kanye West debuts 'White Lives Matter' shirt
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/10/2022
» After recently severing ties between apparel giants Adidas and Gap and his Yeezy sneaker line, controversial American rapper Kanye West held a surprise fashion show during Paris Fashion Week to debut his new collection, named Yzyszn9.
Foreign outflows from emerging Asian equities exceed 2008 outgo
Reuters, Published on 04/10/2022
» Foreigners resumed selling in Asian equities ex-China stocks in September - including $653 million's worth from Thailand - as investors were deterred by US interest rate hikes, a firmer greenback and a weaker regional growth outlook.
Upriver provinces face flooding to save Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 04/10/2022
» The National Water Command Centre has warned flooded provinces along the Chao Phraya River of rising water levels as it slows the downriver surge from the North to protect Bangkok.
Cold season to arrive in late October
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/10/2022
» This year's cold season is expected to begin in the fourth week of October and last until late February with temperatures in the Bangkok area likely to drop as low as 15°C.
North Korea fires mid-range ballistic missile that flies over Japan
AFP, Published on 04/10/2022
» SEOUL: North Korea fired a mid-range ballistic missile Tuesday which flew over Japan, Seoul and Tokyo said, a significant escalation as Pyongyang ramps up its record-breaking weapons-testing blitz.
Thai spikers look to continue hot run, reach quarter-finals
Sports, Published on 04/10/2022
» Thailand begin their second-round campaign against Canada at the FIVB Women's World Championship on Tuesday as they aim to reach the quarter-finals.