Thailand FM resigns after being dropped as deputy prime minister
(): Thailand’s foreign minister abruptly resigned in dissatisfaction over a Cabinet reshuffle that removed him as one of the country’s deputy prime ministers. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday confirmed the report of the resignation of Parnpree Bahiddha-Nugara, saying that he respected the decision, and that he has already started...
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China nod to Tesla cars as Musk lobbies in visit to Beijing
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‘Israel must boost more humanitarian aid for Gaza’
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UK’s new laws to keep smart devices secure over internet
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Yousaf resigns as Scottish First Minister
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Israeli officials concerned over ICC arrest warrants
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Truce: Biden, Netanyahu hold talks
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Spain’s PM Sánchez to continue in office
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At least 40 die in Kenya after dam collapses
A dam collapsed in western Kenya early Monday, killing at least 40 people after a wall of water swept through houses and cut off a major road, police said. The Old Kijabe Dam, located in the Mai Mahiu area of the Great Rift Valley region that is prone to flash floods,...
Top Chinese scientist expelled over corruption allegations
China’s top scientist, who developed the first inactivated COVID-19 vaccine at the height of the pandemic in the country in 2020, has been dismissed from Parliament for alleged corruption. Yang Xiaoming, the chairman of China National Pharmaceutical Group’s vaccine subsidiary China National Biotec Group (CNBG), has been stripped of his membership...
Deepfake of principal's voice is latest case of AI being used for harm
The most recent criminal case involving artificial intelligence emerged last week from a Maryland high school, where police say a principal was framed as racist by a fake recording of his voice. The case is yet another reason why everyone — not just politicians and celebrities — should be concerned about...
Solomon Islands pro-Beijing PM won’t keep his job following polls
Solomon Islands pro-Beijing Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Monday withdrew from the contest to remain head of the strategically important South Pacific island nation’s government following general elections two weeks ago that are central to the US-China rivalry in the region. Sogavare has been re-elected to the parliament. But he told...
Archery WC: India men team shocks Olympic champions Korea to bag historic gold
Indian men's recurve team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav shocked reigning Olympic champions South Korea in a historic win to land an Archery World Cup gold medal after 14 years, here on Sunday. This triumph over the archery powerhouse in well over a decade also comes as a...
Focus on Rahul during LSG, MI clash
With T20 World Cup selection round the corner, KL Rahul will have one final chance to stake claim on the second wicketkeeper’s spot in the Indian team when Lucknow Super Giants host Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League here on Tuesday. Rahul’s strike-rate in T20 cricket has always been a...
Gaikwad is one step ahead of bowlers more often than not: Hussey
The ability to remain one step ahead of the bowlers has allowed Ruturaj Gaikwad to flourish in this Indian Premier League, reckons CSK batting coach Michael Hussey. After an unbeaten 108 in the previous game, CSK skipper Gaikwad was on the cusp of another century on Sunday but fell two runs...
