MOSCOW: Russia said Sunday it wants “mutually respectful” relations with the United States and denied posing a threat to Ukraine, as the UK said it was preparing fresh sanctions against Moscow. Tensions have soared between Moscow and Washington after W…
China factory activity edges down in January amid Covid outbreaks
BEIJING – Factory activity in China edged down in January, official figures showed Sunday, but slightly exceeded expectations as businesses struggled with sporadic disruptions due to coronavirus outbreaks. The Purchasing Managers’ Index — a key gauge o…
Majority doubt govt can fix problem of high goods prices: poll
A large majority of people doubt the government can solve the problem of high consumer goods prices, with more than a third saying they could withstand the inflated pricetags for less than three months, according to an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Raja…
Hundreds of truckers pour into Ottawa to protest vaccine requirements
OTTAWA: Hundreds of trucks and thousands of people blocked the streets of central Ottawa on Saturday as part of a self-titled “Freedom Convoy” to protest vaccine mandates required to cross the US border. Flying the Canadian flag, waving banners demandi…
In Britain it helps to be a little eccentric
Last week’s column concerning traditional British food unfortunately failed to mention one of the highlights of the year, the World Black Pudding Throwing Championships, held every September in Ramsbottom, near Manchester. It dates back to the Wars of …
Officer who killed doctor faces another charge
Officer who killed doctor faces another charge Speeding added to long list in case that has sparked calls for better pedestrian safety Police will press a fresh charge of driving over the speed limit against a junior crowd control officer who killed a …
Inquiry into ‘coyote’ dancing, music show in Khao Yai park
The Khao Yai National Park chief will be moved to allow for a fact-finding inquiry after video showing scantily dressed “coyote” girls dancing to music inside the park went viral online. The performance was part of an anniversary celebration for the Ch…
Teguramori to coach Rabbits
Former Japan national U23 team manager Makoto Teguramori has been appointed as the new BG Pathum United head coach, the club announced on Thursday. A Rabbits’ statement said Teguramori will coach the Thai League 1 defending champions for the remainder …
Unwarranted spill optimism
As efforts to save the seas off Rayong continue following an undersea pipeline leak near Map Ta Phut, public scepticism is growing about the kind of preventive measures and crisis management the company, Star Petroleum Refining Co (SPRC), has in place …
Biden promises to put Black woman on Supreme Court for first time
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden said Thursday he will nominate a Black woman to the US Supreme Court for the first time in history, filling the vacancy left by retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. “I’ve made no decision except (the) person I will nominate…