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War in Ukraine: Latest developments
AFP, Published on 10/05/2022
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine:
Queen to miss UK parliament opening for first time since 1963
AFP, Published on 10/05/2022
» LONDON: Head of state Queen Elizabeth II will miss Tuesday's ceremonial opening of the UK parliament for the first time in nearly 60 years, handing the duty to her heir Prince Charles in a clear sign of the looming transition of power.
Prison visits to resume from May 16
King-oua Laohong, Published on 10/05/2022
» The Corrections Department will from next week gradually allow relatives to resume visiting inmates at 124 prisons where the Covid-19 situation has improved, after a year-long ban, department director-general Ayut Sinthoppan said on Tuesday.
After trillions in losses, Asia’s stock rout looks far from over
Bloomberg, Published on 10/05/2022
» All signs point to more losses ahead for Asian equities after a four-month slump that has wiped out over $2 trillion in value.
Egypt's ancient 'zar' ritual puts exorcism on stage
AFP, Published on 10/05/2022
» CAIRO - A stage, lights, a mesmerised audience: it looks like an Egyptian folkloric concert but Umm Sameh is singing to heal the sick by driving out the demons that possess them.
Resentment over Lazada ad spreads to other armed services
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/05/2022
» After the army on Monday banned its soldiers and agencies from buying products through Lazada's online platform, the Royal Thai Armed Forces Command, air force and navy have also reacted, but in softer tones.
3 decades after Pablo Escobar's death, drugs ravage Medellin
AFP, Published on 10/05/2022
» MEDELLíN, Colombia: Three decades after cartel boss Pablo Escobar was shot dead by police on a rooftop in Medellin, the very city he had sought to uplift with drug money is being ravaged by it.
Bitcoin falls below $30,000, lowest since July 2021
AFP, Published on 10/05/2022
» TOKYO: Bitcoin slumped below $30,000 for the first time since July 2021 on Tuesday as cryptocurrencies track sinking markets with investors spooked by aggressive US monetary tightening and surging inflation.
Jurin's fruit campaign to encourage Thai consumption
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/05/2022
» The Commerce Ministry is beefing up fruit promotion campaigns to stimulate domestic consumption and offset lower exports of the food, which are being hit hard by the ongoing closure of China's key border checkpoints.
Veteran Wawrinka rekindles fire with rare win in Rome
AFP, Published on 10/05/2022
» ROME: Stan Wawrinka believes he has what it takes to get back to playing "great tennis" again, the former world number three said after claiming his first victory in 15 months at the Italian Open on Monday.