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August 16, 2024 2:39 PM

Japan’s eastern region orders evacuations as Typhoon Ampil approaches

Japan grounded hundreds of flights and urged tens of thousands of people to evacuate in the eastern parts of the country on Friday, as a strong typhoon caused power blackouts in the middle of a major summer holiday week. Typhoon Ampil, categorised as "very strong" by the Japan Meteorological Agency...

August 16, 2024 2:04 PM

Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand’s youngest prime minister

On the campaign trail in rural Thailand last year, Paetongtarn Shinawatra reminded voters of her influential billionaire family's legacy of populism in what was her electoral debut. The 37-year-old, who spent weeks at the hustings while visibly pregnant, delivered mixed results. Her Pheu Thai par...

August 16, 2024 12:59 PM

Medics call for nationwide shutdown over Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder

Anger over the brutal rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata showed no signs of dying down on Friday, as medics called for the largest shutdown of hospital services in recent times, and political parties geared up for protests. A 31-year old trainee doctor was raped and murdered last week inside a ...

August 16, 2024 12:54 PM

PM Modi hosts Indian athletes after Paris Olympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hosted Indian athletes who participated in the Paris Olympics at his residence, celebrating their remarkable achievements and contributions. During the interaction, the Indian men’s hockey team presented PM Modi with a signed jersey and a hockey stick. ...

August 16, 2024 12:04 PM

Mpox virus detected in Pakistan, health authorities say

Pakistan has detected three patients with the mpox virus, the health department in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province said on Friday. The viral infection was detected in the patients on their arrival from the United Arab Emirates, the department said. The World Health Organization has declared re...

August 16, 2024 11:16 AM

Thailand’s Paetongtarn Shinawatra wins parliamentary backing to become new PM

Political neophyte Paetongtarn Shinawatra won the backing of parliament to become Thailand's youngest prime minister on Friday, only a day after she was thrust into the spotlight amid an unrelenting power struggle between the warring elites. The 37-year-old daughter of divisive political heavyweigh...

August 16, 2024 11:08 AM

Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand’s youngest prime minister

On the campaign trail in rural Thailand last year, Paetongtarn Shinawatra reminded voters of her influential billionaire family's legacy of populism in what was her electoral debut. The 37-year-old, who spent weeks at the hustings while visibly pregnant, delivered mixed results. Her Pheu Thai par...

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