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OSCE caught in tug-of-war between Moscow and West
AFP, Published on 29/11/2023
» VIENNA - Ministers of the world's largest regional security body are to meet Thursday in Skopje as the 57-member organisation faces its most serious crisis since its creation as tensions from Russia's invasion of Ukraine remain heightened.
Bank of Thailand united in holding rates steady
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/11/2023
» The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) on Wednesday voted unanimously to maintain its policy rate at 2.5%, the highest level in a decade, following a series of rate hikes since August last year, with the 2024 GDP growth projected to be in the range of 3.2-3.8%.
Thumbs-up for Wilders in one of poorest Dutch districts
AFP, Published on 29/11/2023
» ROTTERDAM (NETHERLANDS) - Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders's stunning election win may have sent shockwaves through Europe's political elite, but in one of the country's poorest districts, his populist message is hitting home.
Five elections in 2024 that will shape the global order
AFP, Published on 29/11/2023
» PARIS - Could Donald Trump make a comeback? Will anyone in Russia challenge another six years for Vladimir Putin?
Two expelled MFP MPs join new parties
Online Reporters, Published on 29/11/2023
» Two MPs expelled from the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) over allegations of sexual harassment have joined new parties and both retain their House seats.
Police seize B100m in assets from drugs gang
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/11/2023
» Police seized assets worth almost 100 million baht from a drug network following the arrest of its leader and seven associates in Pathum Thani and Yala provinces.
COP28 puts out welcome mat to lobbyists
AFP, Published on 29/11/2023
» DUBAI - "All views are welcome. All views are needed," declared Sultan Al Jaber, president of the UN's COP28 and head of the Emirates state oil and gas company in the run-up to the climate talks in Dubai.
Chinese navy visits Myanmar in 'show of friendship'
South China Morning Post, Published on 29/11/2023
» BEIJING - Chinese warships are visiting Myanmar, highlighting the strong relationship between the two countries' militaries amid recent clashes in border regions that threaten to complicate relations.
Dutch version of British Royal book scrapped amid race reports
AFP, Published on 29/11/2023
» THE HAGUE - The Dutch version of a new book about the British Royal Family has been withdrawn amid reports it accidentally revealed which royal commented about the skin colour of Harry and Meghan's baby.
Packages a way to woo more Chinese visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/11/2023
» While China offers visa exemptions to visitors from Malaysia and European nations but not Thailand, tourism operators have suggested changing strategies by selling combined tour packages to two destinations -- Thailand and Malaysia -- in a bid to attract Chinese tourists.