Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda on Thursday defended the ministry’s foreign land ownership proposal, saying the move would attract investments and stimulate the economy. The government has recently come under fire, accused of “selling off” the country after the cabinet approved the […]
Tropical Depression Lisa has crossed into southern Mexico one day after making landfall as a hurricane in the neighbouring country of Belize, where it knocked out power in the country’s largest city. Lisa moved into southern Mexico on Thursday, bringing winds of 55km/h (35mph) and […]
At least six police officers have been wounded during a prison riot in Ecuador, the latest incident during a deadly week in the Latin American country, which has seen a recent uptick in violence blamed on feuding drug gangs. Police said the riot occurred at […]
Starbucks Corp has topped Wall Street estimates for quarterly comparable sales as demand in North America for pricier drinks, including the chain’s iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte, remained strong while declines in China were not as bad as feared. Shares in the Seattle-based company rose about […]
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has delivered a strong rebuke of the United States embargo on Cuba, which Havana has demanded be lifted amid an economic crisis on the Caribbean island. Overwhelmingly, 185 countries on Thursday voted in favour of a non-binding resolution condemning […]
Amazon is pausing hiring for its corporate workforce, the latest move by the company to cut costs amid worries about the wider economic environment. Company executives have decided to halt “new incremental hires” for the entire corporate workforce and anticipate the pause to be in […]
The United Nations refugee chief has called on countries to suspend any forced returns of Haitians to their country, where gang violence and political instability are fuelling a humanitarian and security crisis. In a statement on Thursday, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi appealed […]
Washington, DC – He has called for expelling “disloyal” citizens of Israel, idolised a mass shooter responsible for a deadly assault on a Hebron mosque in 1994, and called for loosening rules of engagement to make it easier for Israeli forces to shoot Palestinians. Itamar […]
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was in stable condition after being shot in the leg on Thursday during a political rally. Khan, who had been leading a march since Friday from Lahore to Islamabad, campaigning for new elections after being forced from office in […]
Regional and world leaders have hailed the peace agreement between Ethiopia’s government and Tigray rebels signed on Wednesday, raising hopes for millions of people displaced by nearly two years of deadly war. Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, the African Union mediator, said the agreement marked […]
