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Hard right makes early gains as local polls test UK's main parties
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» LONDON — Britain's hard-right Reform UK party made early gains Friday as results trickled in from local elections that were expected to deliver a bruising for the country's two establishment parties.
'Alarming deterioration' of US press freedom under Trump, says RSF
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» PARIS - Media rights group RSF warned Friday about "an alarming deterioration in press freedom" in the United States under President Donald Trump as well as "unprecedented" difficulties for independent journalists around the world.
Duterte lawyers ask ICC to throw out case, order his release
Bloomberg, Published on 02/05/2025
» Lawyers of detained former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte have asked the International Criminal Court’s pre-trial chamber to nullify his case and order his release.
SiPH Marks 14 Years with Critical Care Expansion
Published on 02/05/2025
» Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital (SiPH), under the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, celebrates its 14th anniversary by reaffirming its “Recipient–Giver” philosophy and unveiling significant advancements in specialised critical care and cutting-edge medical technologies.
Disaster alert system test Friday in selected areas across Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 02/05/2025
» The first-ever nationwide test of the cell broadcast disaster alert system will take place at 1pm on Friday in five locations across the country.
Seasoned, Smart, and Still Rising: The Value of Older Talent in PR
Dr. Karine Lohitnavy-Frick, Founder, Midas PR, Published on 02/05/2025
» Earlier this week, I received the incredible honour of being named one of Campaign Asia-Pacific’s inaugural 50 Over Fifty winners. It was one of those rare career moments that makes you pause and reflect - not just on the journey behind you, but on what still lies ahead.
Asia’s factories suffer major blow as Trump’s tariffs hit demand
Bloomberg, Published on 02/05/2025
» Manufacturing activity across most of Asia contracted in April, with companies struggling with weaker demand and pausing new orders in the face of US President Donald Trump’s baseline 10% tariff.
Trump vs Toyota? Why US cars are a rare sight in Japan
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» FUKAYA (JAPAN) - With their sleek curves and chrome grilles, the classic American cars on sale at Yosuke Fukuda's yard ooze Californian cool but on Japanese roads new US vehicles are a rare sight -- much to President Donald Trump's annoyance.
Backyard barnyard: rising egg prices prompt hen hires in US
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» LA CRESCENTA (UNITED STATES) - Stung by the rocketing price of eggs -- and US supermarkets rationing a basic breakfast staple -- Yong-mi Kim decided to get some chickens to secure her own supply in southern California.
Top-five race heats up as Saints try to avoid unwanted history
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» LONDON - Liverpool have wrapped up the Premier League title and the three relegated teams know their fate but the fight for the top five is reaching a climax.