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Thai Economy May Contract for Second Year With Tourism in Limbo
Thailand’s economy could contract for a second straight year in 2021 if it takes a cautious approach to reopening its tourism industry, according to a central bank official.If Thailand remains closed ... ( read original story ...)
How a disastrous mission in Iran 40 years ago changed the way US special operators fight
(Several had been released by the time the rescue was attempted.) Furious at the US's decision to not extradite Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi — the former king of Iran who had been ousted by an Islamic ... ( read original story ...)
Review: With Matthew McConaughey’s Longbranch Bourbon, Wild Turkey Revives a Winning Formula
What makes this unique is that Longbranch is a collaboration with actor and Wild Turkey creative director Matthew McConaughey. “Matthew’s name is on the bottle, and that’s the only name that’s ever ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia’s STC Asks Banks to Pitch for Subsidiary IPO: Sources
SE> has asked banks to pitch for roles in a potential public offering of its products and services development arm, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. STC, Saudi Arabia's largest ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s Atomic Ambition Is Being Fueled by a UN Watchdog
The United Nations nuclear watchdog has been working in parallel with Chinese officials to help Saudi Arabia exploit uranium -- the key ingredient for nuclear power and weapons -- despite its ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea says no use of nuclear weapons in joint operational plans with U.S.
South Korea said on Tuesday none of its joint military action plans with the United States include any use of nuclear weapons, after a book by a U.S. journalist sparked debate over whether scenarios ... ( read original story ...)
AI Robots serve restaurant customers in South Korea
A burger shop in the South Korean capital is a bit different from typical fast food restaurants: Its key staff are robots. From order to pick-up, ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea to secure coronavirus vaccines for 60% of population
SEOUL — South Korea will secure early supply of the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines for 30 million people, or 60% of its population, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun told a cabinet meeting ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese border city steps up coronavirus tests after Myanmar cases
A Chinese border city launched coronavirus tests for tens of thousands of residents on Tuesday, following two imported infections from neighboring Myanmar, barring some people from leaving homes, and ... ( read original story ...)