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Deadly Ukraine strike reveals Russian tech weakness
AFP, Published on 04/01/2023
» PARIS - Russia has blamed the deaths of scores of its soldiers in a New Year missile strike on its troops using unsecured, traceable mobile phones on the battlefield.
Taiwan rejects tonnes of 'toxic' crabs from China
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/01/2023
» Taiwanese health officials have rejected a 6,400-kilogramme shipment of live crabs from mainland China, citing toxins in the popular seafood — the first time that island authorities have identified a food-security issue with the crabs in the past two years.
Trump urges Republicans to back McCarthy
AFP, Published on 04/01/2023
» WASHINGTON: Donald Trump on Wednesday called for far-right Republicans to end their blocking of the party's candidate to become US House speaker, after a damaging split prevented Kevin McCarthy from securing the key role.
Putin hails launch of hypersonic missile ship
Reuters and AFP, Published on 04/01/2023
» MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday sent off a frigate towards the Altantic and Indian oceans armed with new hypersonic Zircon cruise missiles that he said were unique in the world.
Oil fund considering second B30bn loan
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/01/2023
» The Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) is considering seeking an additional 30-billion-baht loan within March to repay debts incurred by using the fund to subsidise diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices.
Criticism mounts in Russia as Ukrainian strike toll rises
AFP, Published on 04/01/2023
» MOSCOW: The toll from a Ukrainian New Year's missile strike on a Russian-controlled city in eastern Ukraine rose to 89 on Wednesday, upping pressure on Russia's military leadership.
Myanmar marks Independence Day with show of force, mass pardons
AFP, Published on 04/01/2023
» Myanmar's junta announced an amnesty for 7,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day on Wednesday following a show of force in the capital, days after increasing democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi's jail term to 33 years.
Post-Covid tourism plan gets green light
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/01/2023
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan for tourism development over the next five years, including a plan for Thailand to be among the world's top wellness destinations.
Delta becomes country's biggest listed firm
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/01/2023
» Delta Electronics (Thailand) Plc has become the largest listed company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on optimism about demand for its server, cloud-storage and EV-charging products.
Arsenal held by battling Newcastle as Man Utd cruise
AFP, Published on 04/01/2023
» LONDON: Arsenal were held to a goalless stalemate by high-flying Newcastle on Tuesday but still extended their lead to eight points at the top of the Premier League as Manchester United tightened their grip on a top-four place.