MADRID (Reuters) -President Joe Biden said on Thursday the United States will provide another $800 million in weapons and military aid to Ukraine, hailing the courage of Ukrainians since Russia invaded in February. Speaking after a NATO summit that saw the alliance also agree to take in Finland and Sweden, Biden said the United States and its NATO allies were united in … [Read more...] about Biden sending more weapons to Ukraine as NATO prepares for long fight
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Regents Pattaya: First International School in Thailand to be accredited with the Wellbeing Award for Schools
Sponsored Regents International School Pattaya has become the first international school in Thailand to receive an award recognising its effort in prioritising emotional wellbeing and mental health for all students and staff. The school has just been awarded the Wellbeing Award for Schools (WAS) . This makes Regents the first international school in the country to … [Read more...] about Regents Pattaya: First International School in Thailand to be accredited with the Wellbeing Award for Schools
Vietnam and UK pledge to boost trade ties
LONDON (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): Vietnam is willing to create all favourable conditions for UK investors to operate in the South-East Asian country, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ told UK Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan during their meeting on Wednesday (UK time). Huệ is on an official visit to the UK from June 28-30 at … [Read more...] about Vietnam and UK pledge to boost trade ties
Singapore can now import frozen, chilled chicken from Indonesia
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Singapore will soon be able to receive chicken from Indonesia. In a Facebook post on Thursday (June 30), the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said Indonesia has been approved as a new source of frozen, chilled and processed chicken meat for the Republic. SFA added that chickens from approved Indonesian establishments can now be … [Read more...] about Singapore can now import frozen, chilled chicken from Indonesia
Nearly 1 in 4 globally at risk from severe flooding—study
People wade through a flooded area following heavy monsoon rainfall in Companiganj on June 26, 2022. AFP PARIS — Almost a quarter of the world’s population are exposed to significant flood risks, according to new research published Tuesday, which warned those in poorer countries were more vulnerable. Inundations from heavy rainfall and storm surges affect millions of … [Read more...] about Nearly 1 in 4 globally at risk from severe flooding—study