In a statement today, the US embassy in Bangkok said the Constitutional Court’s decision to dissolve the Future Forward party risks disenfranchising more than six million Thai voters who voted for the party in last March’s general election. “The United States strongly supports democratic governance around the world, and appreciates Thailand’s recent seating of a … [Read more...] about US embassy, Amnesty International oppose Future Forward dissolution decision
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US Withdraws COVID Testing Mandate For International Travellers With Effect From June 12
(CTN News) – In the USA, COVID testing prior to boarding a flight was lifted, thus ending the last restriction to control Coronavirus. The situation will be reviewed every 90 days and if a new variant emerges, the restrictions will come back into force, said an official on condition of anonymity. Travel from many countries was banned – most of Europe, China, Brazil, South … [Read more...] about US Withdraws COVID Testing Mandate For International Travellers With Effect From June 12
India bans TikTok among almost 60 other Chinese apps
India has decided to ban almost 60 Chinese apps, including the explosively popular TikTok and WeChat, which has left millions of users reportedly startled and disappointed. The Indian government says the apps were “prejudicing the sovereignty and integrity of India, the defence of India, and the security of state and public order.” Although TikTok has refused to share any … [Read more...] about India bans TikTok among almost 60 other Chinese apps
Biden Blames Russian Invasion For High Food Prices As US Inflation Hits 40-year High
(CTN News) – According to Friday’s “Consumer Price Index,” President Biden pledged that combating inflation is one of his “top economic priorities,” while blaming Russia’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine for the continued high prices of food and energy as US inflation reached a 40-year high in May. Speaking at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday, Biden said : “While we … [Read more...] about Biden Blames Russian Invasion For High Food Prices As US Inflation Hits 40-year High
A Large Explosion Rocks A Russian Military Air Base In Crimea
(CTN NEWS) – Two powerful explosions rocked a Russian air base in Crimea and sent a towering cloud of smoke over the landscape Tuesday. At least one person was killed and several others were wounded. Russia’s Defense Ministry denied shelling Saki and said instead that munitions had blown up there. But Ukrainian social networks were abuzz with rumors that it had been hit … [Read more...] about A Large Explosion Rocks A Russian Military Air Base In Crimea