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Missiles hit apartments in Ukraine city, as Putin mobilises
AFP, Published on 21/09/2022
» KHARKIV, Ukraine: Residents of Ukraine's second city Kharkiv found themselves under bombardment again Wednesday after Russian missiles struck apartment blocks wounding at least one civilian just as Moscow announced an escalation in its war.
K-pop stars BTS to draw Thai tourists to Seoul
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 21/09/2022
» Supergroup BTS want people in Bangkok to visit the South Korean capital Seoul.
Hong Kong plans to launch trial of e-HKD in fourth quarter
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/09/2022
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong will start testing out a digital coin called the e-HKD from the fourth quarter, paving the way for a virtual currency the public can use in the future to shop, dine out and make money transfers.
6 reported killed as Iran protests spread over woman's death
AFP, Published on 21/09/2022
» PARIS: Protests have spread across Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini after the young woman was arrested by the morality police, as a rights group said Wednesday two more protesters were killed overnight, raising the toll to six.
China's record-breaking drought hits major rice-growing regions
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/09/2022
» HONG KONG: A record-breaking drought has continued to hit China's two major rice-growing regions, adding to challenges over food security, drinking water and the conservation of endangered Yangtze River mammals.
Policeman killed, 4 injured by bomb in South
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 21/09/2022
» PATTANI: One policeman was killed and four injured when a bomb exploded in front of a hospital in Mai Kaen district on Tuesday night.
Putin calls up reservists, warns Russia will use 'all means' for defence
AFP, Published on 21/09/2022
» MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial military mobilisation and vowed on Wednesday to use "all available means" to protect Russian territory, after Moscow-held regions of Ukraine suddenly announced annexation referendums.
1,129 new Covid inpatients, 13 more deaths
Online Reporters, Published on 21/09/2022
» There were 13 more Covid-19 fatalities and 1,129 new patients admitted to hospitals on Tuesday, the Ministry of Public Health reported on Wednesday.
Officials pile pressure on Bank of Thailand to shield baht
Bloomberg, Published on 21/09/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) and the Finance Ministry will soon meet to discuss the baht after it tumbled to the lowest in nearly 16 years, signalling growing concerns among officials that the currency slump can threaten a tepid recovery and stoke inflation.
Fast-food chain reopens in war-torn Ukraine, offering taste of normality
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/09/2022
» McDonald's in Kyiv reopened for the first time since Russia's invasion on Feb 24, 2022, a sign that life was returning to normal in the capital after nearly seven months of war.