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France shuts Israeli weapons booths at Paris Air Show
AFP, Published on 16/06/2025
» LE BOURGET (FRANCE) - Geopolitical tensions roiled the opening of the Paris Air Show on Monday as French authorities sealed off Israeli weapons industry booths amid the conflicts in Iran and Gaza, a move that Israel condemned as "outrageous".
Airbus bags Saudi order as Franco-Israeli dispute rocks air show
Reuters, Published on 16/06/2025
» PARIS - Airbus bagged a $3.5 billion plane order from Saudi Arabia's AviLease on the opening day of the Paris Airshow on Monday, as a diplomatic dispute erupted over France's decision to shut down four Israeli stands for displaying deadly weapons.
Cambodia to ban Thai fruits, vegetables if all border crossings not fully open by Tuesday
Online Reporters, Published on 16/06/2025
» Former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen is giving Thailand until Tuesday to fully open all checkpoints or face a ban on imports of Thai fruits and vegetables.
Strident PM declares, 'Thailand will defend its sovereignty'
Online Reporters, Published on 16/06/2025
» Thailand is a strong and united country and will not tolerate maltreatment, accusations and threats to its sovereignty, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared on Monday, as the territorial dispute with Cambodia dragged on.
Los Angeles curfew to continue for 'couple more days': mayor
AFP, Published on 16/06/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - A nightly curfew in Los Angeles will continue for "a couple more days," Mayor Karen Bass said Sunday, the ninth day of protests that have seen US President Donald Trump launch a military-backed crackdown.
King Power seeks to exit duty-free contract at 5 Thai airports
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 16/06/2025
» King Power is seeking the termination of a contract with Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) for its duty-free business at five international airports in an announcement that sent AoT shares into a dive on Monday.
Trump orders deportation drive targeting Democratic cities
AFP, Published on 16/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Sunday directed federal authorities to ramp up deportation efforts in Democratic-led cities, doubling down on a politicized anti-immigration drive after major protests in Los Angeles.
Royal Ascot battling 'headwinds' to secure foreign aces: racing director
AFP, Published on 16/06/2025
» PARIS - The "headwinds" of prizemoney and rival racing festivals are even more concerning than they were last year but nevertheless the quality of foreign runners at Royal Ascot is "pretty positive", director of racing Nick Smith told AFP.
Plan to sell Dutch embassy in Bangkok draws flak
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/06/2025
» The Dutch Association in Thailand is taking steps to prevent the sale of the Dutch Embassy compound in Bangkok, a unique property on 206 Wireless Road, to local developers.
Stock trading rattled by uncertainty
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/06/2025
» Amid an imminent cabinet reshuffle and intensifying conflicts among coalition parties, the Thai stock market is again feeling the pressure of domestic political uncertainty just as global volatility about reciprocal tariffs ripples, say pundits.