(CTN News) – The Russian government demanded that Ukrainian forces still fighting to defend the besieged city of Mariupol lay down their weapons. The apparent ultimatum is coming as Russia continues to attack the city relentlessly and with devastating results. Russian state media Ria reported that “without exception” all “Ukrainian armed units and foreign mercenaries” were … [Read more...] about Russia Orders Ukrainian Forces In Mariupol to Surrender by Sunday Morning
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Phuket Gazette Thailand News: Council to name top monk; Nurses apologize; Naomi Campbell pales
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – Thailand news compiled by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Council to name top monk soon The Nation / Phuket Gazette In accordance with the 1992 amendment to the Buddhist Order Act 1962, the council-endorsed nomination would be selected from the eligible most-senior monks in the hierarchy, based on the amount of time the … [Read more...] about Phuket Gazette Thailand News: Council to name top monk; Nurses apologize; Naomi Campbell pales
Bangkok Named Best City In Asia-Pacific For International Conventions
(CTN News) – In the latest GainingEdge report on conference destinations’ intellectual capital, Bangkok topped the list of cities with the highest “harvesting ratio” in Asia-Pacific. Meetings and convention destinations can use this “harnessing ratio” concept to assess how effective they are at attracting summit bids. According to the harnessing ratio analysis, cities … [Read more...] about Bangkok Named Best City In Asia-Pacific For International Conventions
Chris Sale Fractures His Wrist And Will Miss The Rest Of The Season
(CTN News) – The Red Sox announced Tuesday that lefty Chris Sale fractured his right wrist during a bicycle accident on August 6. The injury will end Sale’s 2022 season. Spring Training is expected to begin soon for him. In the five years since Sale signed the $145MM contract extension in March 2019, he has made just 11 starts. When the contract was signed, Chris Sale was … [Read more...] about Chris Sale Fractures His Wrist And Will Miss The Rest Of The Season
Thailand upgraded in Trafficking in Persons report
The latest US Trafficking in Persons has been released today with some better news for Thailand’s government. Thailand’s status in the US Trafficking in Persons report (TIP) has been upgraded to Tier 2 for its efforts in combating modern slavery. The TIP 2018 report, launched by the US State Department in Washington, says the Thai government has demonstrated increasing … [Read more...] about Thailand upgraded in Trafficking in Persons report