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Quake-hit Afghan village struggles back to life as aid trickles in
AFP, Published on 25/06/2022
» WUCHKAI (AFGHANISTAN) - A ruined village in eastern Afghanistan, just 10 kilometres (six miles) from the epicentre of this week's deadly earthquake, is struggling back to life as aid trickles into the isolated region.
Embassy: Don't bring cannabis to Japan
Online Reporters, Published on 25/06/2022
» The Thai embassy in Japan has warned Thais not to carry cannabis, hemp and cannabis or hemp-based products into Japan or face punishment.
Ukraine reports 'massive' attack from Belarus
AFP, Published on 25/06/2022
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine said it came under "massive bombardment" Saturday from neighbouring Belarus, a Russian ally not officially involved in the conflict, the day after announcing a retreat from the strategic city of Severodonetsk.
Sorry Elon Musk. Hyundai's quietly dominating EV race
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/06/2022
» Pipe down for a second Elon, the hottest things in the auto industry — the most electric electrics — now come from Hyundai Motor Co.
'A tragedy': Missouri's last abortion clinic draws protesters decrying ban
AFP, Published on 25/06/2022
» ST. LOUIS - Standing outside what had been the last remaining abortion clinic in Missouri on Friday, Pamela Lukehart choked back tears as she recalled how things were before the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision enshrining a woman's right to the procedure.
Europe’s travel woes deepen as strikes add to scrapped flights
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/06/2022
» A wave of airline strikes and flight cancellations is deepening Europe’s transport crisis, disrupting travel plans just as the region’s peak summer season gets under way.
French government supports enshrining abortion in constitution
AFP, Published on 25/06/2022
» PARIS - Politicians representing a parliamentary majority on Saturday voiced support for a bill enshrining abortion rights in France's constitution, after the US Supreme Court revoked the nationwide legal protection for American women to terminate pregnancies.
Biden signs first significant US gun control law in decades
AFP, Published on 25/06/2022
» WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law the first significant federal bill on gun safety in decades, saying that while it falls short of what's really needed it will "save lives."
Business gurus back ESG as new normal
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/06/2022
» The global community concept of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) should be regarded as a “new normal”’ on the road to achieving sustainable development goals, a conference for female CEOs acknowledged on Saturday.
Malaysia plans record $18bn subsidy spend in inflation fight
Reuters, Published on 25/06/2022
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is expected to spend 77.3 billion ringgit (US$17.6 billion) in subsidies and cash aid this year, the largest amount in history, to help temper the effects of rising prices, its finance minister said on Saturday.