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Baht falls most in a month after govt raises Covid alert level
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/01/2022
» The baht fell the most since late November after the government raised the Covid-19 alert to the second-highest level, further dimming the recovery of the tourism sector.
Philippines bans child marriage
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» Child marriage became illegal in the Philippines on Thursday as a law banning the practice took effect in a country where one in six girls enters wedlock before the age of 18.
Indonesia’s Covid cases reach 2-month high as Omicron looms
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/01/2022
» Indonesia added the highest number of Covid-19 cases in two months and breached a key threshold that could prompt tighter restrictions.
CCSA to determine control zones Friday
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/01/2022
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will hold a meeting on Friday to discuss Covid-19 control zones and additional measures for businesses and activities, National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general Supoj Malaniyom said on Thursday.
Duterte: Arrest unvaccinated if they go outdoors
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday ordered the arrest of unvaccinated people who violate stay-at-home orders aimed at curbing "galloping" coronavirus infections driven by the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Biden assails Trump in speech marking anniversary of Capitol riot
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden tore into Donald Trump Thursday on the first anniversary of the Capitol insurrection, calling him a selfish liar who could not accept defeat and vowing to defend America's democracy.
One killed in Sudan as thousands protest against military
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» KHARTOUM - A Sudanese protester was killed on Thursday while taking part in the latest mass demonstrations demanding a transition to civilian rule after a coup, medics said.