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Earth to warm up to 2.9C even with current climate pledges: UN
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» PARIS - Countries' greenhouse gas-cutting pledges put Earth on track for warming far beyond key limits, potentially up to a catastrophic 2.9 degrees Celsius this century, the UN said Monday, warning "we are out of road".
Pentagon chief visits Ukraine to reassure Kyiv over US support
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» KYIV, Ukraine: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday, in a bid to stem Kyiv's concerns that support from its biggest ally could waver.
Fake dollar bills found in slain Taiwanese man's safes
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/11/2023
» Police have found many counterfeit US dollar bills, coloured paper and copying material in the safes of a Taiwanese man slain in a hotel room in Bang Na district last week.
Microsoft to hire OpenAI's Sam Altman after sacking
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft announced Monday the hiring of OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman following his shock sacking from the company whose ChatGPT chatbot has led the rapid rise of artificial intelligence technology.
OpenAI stands by decision to fire Sam Altman despite pressure: US media
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - The board of ChatGPT creator OpenAI on Sunday rejected pressure from Microsoft and other major investors to reverse its stunning decision to fire CEO Sam Altman, US media reported.
Indian rescuers to dig new shaft for 41 men trapped for 9 days
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» DEHRADUN, India: Indian rescuers were battling Monday to free 41 men trapped in a road tunnel for nine days, as they prepared to dig an entirely new shaft after previous efforts failed.
Navy chief: Chinese engine meets specs in submarine contract
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/11/2023
» China already uses a licensed version of a German submarine engine which matches the German engine wanted for the submarine it is building for the Thai navy, navy chief Adm Adung Phan-iam said on Monday.
Israel expands Gaza operation as mediator says hostage deal 'close'
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Teritories - Israeli troops were "expanding" their operation in the Gaza Strip Monday, as Qatari mediators said they were inching closer to a deal to free some of the 240 hostages held by Hamas militants.
Populist policies face scrutiny
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2023
» Among the economic policies proposed by the Srettha Thavisin government, the most hotly disputed item is the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout, which has drawn much criticism regarding its possible impact on public debt.
CIB to probe Myanmar scam
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/11/2023
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has asked the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) to investigate a call centre scam after its victims were repatriated from conflict-ridden Myanmar.