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Ice hockey: Russia loses 2023 world championship
AFP, Published on 26/04/2022
» Next year's ice hockey world championship will be moved away from St Petersburg in Russia, the International Ice Hockey Federation said on Tuesday, due to concerns about the well-being of players and officials after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Musk-ruled Twitter: users left to fight trolls and misinformation?
AFP, Published on 26/04/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk's vow to let everyone say whatever they want on Twitter after his takeover of the social media giant could put the onus on users to combat bullying and misinformation on the platform, experts say.
Asian markets mixed but China, Fed keep confidence in check
AFP, Published on 26/04/2022
» HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as investors scrabbled to recover from the previous day's rout but fears over the impact of China's Covid-induced lockdowns and the Federal Reserve's plan to hike interest rates quickly continue to drag on sentiment.
TCT wants Thailand Pass scrapped
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 26/04/2022
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) said the Thailand Pass scheme should be scrapped from June 1 to gain an additional 2 million tourists from tour groups and help the country to achieve 10 million tourist arrivals this year.
Oil prices slide on China fears; Twitter rises on Musk deal
AFP, Published on 26/04/2022
» NEW YORK: Oil prices tumbled Monday along with equities in Europe and Asia on worries over a worsening Covid-19 outbreak in China, while US stocks finished a volatile session higher as Elon Musk sealed a deal to acquire Twitter.
Big United City victory fails to impress Pathum coach
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 26/04/2022
» BG Pathum United coach Makoto Teguramori said he was a bit disappointed by his team's overall performance although they defeated United City 3-1 in the AFC Champions League on Sunday night.
US ships artillery to Ukraine to destroy Russian firepower
AFP, Published on 26/04/2022
» WASHINGTON: The push by the United States to send artillery to Ukraine aims to degrade Russian forces -- not only on the immediate battlefield but over the longer term, according to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and military experts.
Opposition gives censure plan timeline
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/04/2022
» The opposition plans to table a no-confidence motion against the government after the amendments to two organic laws crucial for conducting a new, dual-ballot election are submitted to parliament for second and third readings.
Americans deny secret ops at Chiang Mai mission plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/04/2022
» The United States has denied claims made by a local Thai group about its new consulate in Chiang Mai being used for covert military purposes including supplying weapons to rebels in Myanmar.
Mall razing a rare win
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/04/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) yesterday began demolishing what remains of Bang Lamphu department store in Phra Nakhon district. The move is a rare victory in City Hall's fight against unsafe buildings in the capital.