Tag: World
Fatal Poisoning Incident Claims Second Life in Laos: Australian Victim Succumbs
A tragic incident in Laos has claimed the lives of six foreign tourists, including two Australian teenagers, due to suspected methanol poisoning from tainted alcohol. The victims were staying at the Nana Backpacker Hostel...
Myanmar Junta Leader’s First Visit to China: Key Focus and Analysis
The leader of Myanmar's military junta, Senior Gen Min Aung Hlaing, recently made his first visit to China since leading the coup in February 2021 that ousted the elected civilian government. The purpose of...
Bitcoin price recovery after post-election dip: What caused the rebound?
Bitcoin's price has rebounded after experiencing a dip following the US election. The digital asset fell nearly 3% over the weekend but has since climbed back up to $92,000. Analysts attribute this volatility to...
Challenges facing Cambodia’s ambitious canal megaproject
In August 2024, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Cambodia to kick off the construction of the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal. This ambitious project aims to link the Mekong River to the Gulf...
Repatriation of Bodies: Four Thai Workers Return Home
The bodies of four Thai workers who tragically lost their lives due to Hezbollah rocket fire in northern Israel on October 31 have been repatriated to Thailand. The coffins arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport on...
Putin Warns of Nuclear Threat Amid Ukrainian Conflict
Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated as Ukraine launched US long-range missiles into Russian territory for the first time. Russian President Vladimir Putin responded by lowering the threshold for a nuclear strike in...
Seizure of 94,000 Illegal Chinese Products in Bangkok
The Food and Drug Administration in Bangkok has made a significant move by seizing over 94,000 illegal Chinese products in the past three months. The crackdown involved raids on 47 Chinese supermarkets in the...
Hong Kong Jails 45 Democracy Activists in Landmark National Security Trial
Hong Kong's High Court recently handed down jail sentences to 45 pro-democracy activists, with terms ranging from just over four years to 10 years. This landmark national security trial, which began in 2021, saw...
Putin Ready for Truce Talks with Trump on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to discuss a ceasefire agreement with US President-elect Donald Trump regarding the conflict in Ukraine. However, Putin is firm on not making significant territorial concessions and insists that...
