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Germany takes aim at China in first national security blueprint
AFP, Published on 14/06/2023
» BERLIN - Germany on Wednesday called China a "partner, competitor and systemic rival" in its first national security strategy, accusing Beijing of repeatedly acting against the European giant's interests in a bid to reshape the global order.
'Minions' studio Illumination gets honorary award from Pharrell
AFP, Published on 14/06/2023
» PARIS - Animation studio Illumination, creators of "Minions" and "Super Mario Bros", was presented with a rare honorary award by Pharrell Williams at one of the world's top animation festivals in France on Wednesday.
Teacher wounded in Bosnia school shooting, child arrested
AFP, Published on 14/06/2023
» LUKAVAC (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA) - Bosnian police on Wednesday arrested a child who allegedly shot a teacher at an elementary school in the northeastern city of Lukavac, officials and the family of the victim said.
Dozens of migrants dead, 100 rescued as boat sinks off Greece
AFP, Published on 14/06/2023
» ATHENS - At least 78 migrants died after their fishing boat sank off the Peloponnese, Greece's coastguard said Wednesday, as fears mounted that the death toll could rise much higher.
New govt needed to stem fund exodus, says Srettha
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/06/2023
» Thailand needs to install a new coalition government headed by prime ministerial frontrunner and Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat at the earliest to allay investor concerns and stem an exodus of foreign funds from the nation’s stocks and bonds, according to Srettha Thavisin, a core member of the Pheu Thai Party.
EU says Google abused dominant positions in online ads
AFP, Published on 14/06/2023
» BRUSSELS - The European Commission accused Google on Wednesday of abusing its dominance of the online ad market and recommended the US company sell part of its ad services to ensure fair competition.
School denies expelling lese majeste teen
Post Reporters, Published on 14/06/2023
» A 15-year-old girl, who was released on May 18 after being detained for 51 days on a charge of royal defamation, has not faced expulsion from school, Education Minister Trinuch Thienthong said on Wednesday.
Indonesia confirms buying used fighter jets for $800m
Reuters, Published on 14/06/2023
» JAKARTA: Indonesia confirmed on Wednesday it had bought 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets previously used by Qatar, defending the nearly US$800 million deal as a fast way to upgrade the air force after it was criticised by lawmakers who said the planes were too old.
The Embassy of India in Bangkok invites everyone to attend 9th International Day of Yoga
Published on 14/06/2023
» The Embassy of India in Bangkok invites everyone to attend 9th International Day of Yoga - Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday 18 June, 2023 - 6.30a.m. to 7.30a.m.
Erdogan dampens hopes of Sweden joining NATO in July
AFP, Published on 14/06/2023
» ISTANBUL - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday rebuffed growing international pressure on Ankara to ratify Sweden's NATO membership bid before the Western defence alliance meets in July.