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...
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...
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...
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...
Prisoner exchange between US and China: What you need to know
The United States recently announced the successful release of three American citizens who had been detained in China for an extended period. The White House confirmed that Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung...
Bitcoin Price Hits Record $80,000 Amid Optimism Over Trump
Bitcoin reached a new milestone by nearing $80,000 for the first time, driven by President-elect Donald Trump's positive attitude towards digital assets and the potential for a Congress with pro-crypto legislators. The cryptocurrency surged...
Amsterdam Bans Demonstrations Following Antisemitic Attacks
Amsterdam has decided to impose a ban on demonstrations for three days due to recent violent incidents targeting Israeli football supporters. The Mayor of Amsterdam, Femke Halsema, described the attacks on Maccabi fans as...
Boosting Soft Power at Shanghai Expo: Strategies and Initiatives for Success
Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan led a delegation to the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai to promote Thai soft power. The event, which featured 172 countries and regions, aimed to enhance global...
Restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral Celebrated by Macron
The restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has been hailed as a remarkable achievement by French President Emmanuel Macron. The cathedral, which was devastated by a fire in 2019, is set to reopen its...
