Johnny Depp denies slapping ex-wife
LONDON: Hollywood actor Johnny Depp on Wednesday denied claims that he slapped his ex-wife Amber Heard, as he faced a second day of questioning in his high-profile libel trial in London.
Gold rallies to more than 8-year high
The price of gold has rallied past the US$1,800 per ounce threshold, the highest in 8.5 years, as investors continue to seek refuge in the precious metal against the backdrop of persistent global Covid-19 infections.
Deadly crash, fake pilots expose Pakistan’s broken airline
For decades Pakistan International Airlines Corp stood for a resurgent post-colonial nation, flying the flag from New York to Tokyo. Now the airline is struggling to recover from a fatal crash, years of losses, a collapse in global air travel and the stunning revelation that almost a third of the nation’s pilots obtained fake licences.
Thanathorn returns to House as advisor to budget committee
Leading opposition figure Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit was selected on Wednesday as one of the advisors to a vetting committee to scrutinise the budget bill before it returns to Parliament.
New protocol on fruit to China signed
The cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to sign a protocol on quarantine and inspection of exported and imported fruit via a third country between Thailand and China, aiming to increase bilateral fruit shipments.
MotoGP could roar back to Buri Ram in November
Thailand hopes to hold its MotoGP race in late November after an eight-month delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic, officials said Wednesday as they announced a bid to host until 2025.
New-look 10-year passport
A revamped passport was launched on Wednesday, with a plan to increase its validity for up to 10 years from next month.
House meeting on reform fails for lack of interest
The lower house meeting on national reform came to an abrupt end on Wednesday due to the lack of a quorum of MPs.
Cabinet backs bill allowing same-sex unions
Cabinet endorses bill permitting partnership registration of same-sex unions, legal amendments to ensure they have most, if not all, the same rights as married couples.
Brazil's president contracts Covid: Virus world update
After downplaying disease's danger, Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus; US logs record infections, begins withdrawal from WHO.
Woman found dead in smoke-filled car
CHON BURI: A woman was found dead inside a smoke-filled vehicle in the grounds of her father's home in tambon Khao Mai Kaew, Bang Lamung district, on Wednesday morning, police said.
Cambodian tourist province bans 'alarming' dog meat trade
PHNOM PENH: A Cambodian province popular with tourists has banned the trade and slaughtering of dogs for meat, saying that canines are loyal and capable of protecting property and even serving in the military.
Lives at risk as trafficking in faulty masks surges: UN
VIENNA: Lives are at risk as the new coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in the trafficking of substandard masks, sanitisers and other medical products, the UN warned Wednesday.
AirAsia's future in doubt due to virus
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia's future is in "significant doubt" due to the collapse in demand for air travel caused by coronavirus, its auditor warns.
Municipal security guard found dead
PHITSANULOK: A municipal security guard was found dead in his room at the public works office on Wednesday morning, but no foul play was suspected, police said.
Two more returnees infected
Two new cases of coronavirus infection detected, both quarantined returnees on the same flights as previous patients.
With festival cancelled by virus, Japan fireflies dance alone
TATSUNO, Japan: As the sun sets in the Japanese town of Tatsuno, thousands of fireflies begin glowing, producing a spectacle that usually draws crowds of delighted visitors.
Ranger slain by gunman in Yala
YALA: A volunteer ranger was killed by a gunman on a motorycle in Raman district of this southern border province on Wednesday morning, police said.
Somkid warns of economic storm ahead
Restrictions applied to control Covid-19 will cause economic hardship the second half of the year, and not only in Thailand, DPM Somkid Jatusripitak warned on Wednesday.
Panic-buying returns as Melbourne braces for lengthy lockdown
MELBOURNE: Shoppers in Australia's second-biggest city stripped supermarket shelves Wednesday as millions in Melbourne prepared for a return to virus lockdown, with warnings the new restrictions will cost the economy Aus$1 billion a week.
