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Thailand has updated the timeline for the launch of a 609-kilometer high-speed railroad connecting the country to China via Laos. The project, which is 70% owned by China, has faced financial and engineering difficulties.
In December 2024, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan Airport, killing 179 passengers. The investigation found the remains of Baikal teal in both engines, which the crew had been warned about 2 minutes before the crash.
In Pattaya, a tourist bus with 37 passengers rammed into an SUV and crashed into a concrete fence. As a result of the accident, 27 Russian tourists were injured and needed medical care.
In South Korea, 179 people died in a plane crash, only two flight attendants survived. Investigators send the damaged black box to the United States to analyze the causes of the crash.
Netflix, HBO, and other streaming services are preparing large-scale series premieres in 2025. Among them are the sequels to Venzday, White Lotus, and Stranger Things, as well as new projects with Robert De Niro and the DC universe.
A Jeju Air plane with 181 passengers on board crashed at Muan Airport. At least 28 people were killed, two survived, and the fate of the other passengers is currently unknown.
Seven Balkan countries were hit by heavy snowfalls and storms, leading to a transportation collapse. In Bosnia, 150,000 homes were left without electricity, and the city of Drvar was completely cut off from the world.
the Russian dictator canceled the requirement to pay for gas through Gazprombank for foreign companies. Payments through "third parties" in rubles through authorized banks are now allowed.
As a result of severe flooding on the border of Thailand and Malaysia, 31 people were killed, hundreds of thousands were evacuated. Meteorologists warn of further rain and monsoon winds by the end of the week.
Alibaba founder Jack Ma made a rare public visit to the company's headquarters in China. Its return comes amid Beijing's attempts to restore confidence in the private sector after prolonged pressure on technology companies.
Experts told about the most popular tourist destinations among Ukrainians in winter. In Ukraine, the Carpathians are in the lead, abroad - Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, and prices for holidays vary and reach up to 2 2000.
In Narathiwat province, a student was killed due to three days of heavy rains. More than 2,700 local residents were evacuated, and meteorologists warn of continued precipitation until December.
Banks in the UK, Turkey, UAE, Hungary and Thailand are cutting back on their cooperation with Russia following new US sanctions. Banks stop servicing Gazprombank's UnionPay cards.
Thailand is preparing a bill to legalize casinos in 2025 to attract foreign investment. Annual gambling revenue is expected to reach $9.1 billion, making the country the third largest market in the world.
The U. S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 275 individuals and companies from 14 countries for transferring technology to the Russian army. The list includes 20 Russians, including deputy defense ministers.
The President of Ukraine announced the possibility of holding the second Peace Summit in India under the organization of Prime Minister Modi. However, there is a caveat - the country must join the communiqué of the first Summit.
The Biden administration plans to impose sanctions on intermediaries supplying Russia with critical materials for the military. The new restrictions will be announced next week.
73-year-old former general Prabowo Subianto is sworn in as the new president of Indonesia. He succeeds Joko Widodo, who had led the country for 10 years.
According to Bloomberg, exports of prohibited goods from India to Russia have increased significantly, reaching $95 million in July. Almost one-fifth of sensitive technologies for the Russian military-industrial complex come through India.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has shared the first results of the implementation of the uResidency e-residency program. The Ministry plans to expand the functions for e-residents and attract new countries to participate in the program.
Ukraine has launched uResidency, an international digital product for registering a business by foreigners without a physical presence. The program is available for 4 countries and offers a 5% tax and automatic reporting.
Kyiv Customs intercepted two parcels from Thailand containing almost 3 kg of cannabis hidden in packages of toys and cookies. A joint operation with the SBU led to the detention of a suspect for drug smuggling.
A school bus caught fire in Thailand, killing at least 23 people, mostly children. The driver fled the scene, police are still searching for him, and the bodies of the victims can only be identified through DNA testing.
Myanmar reported 293 dead and 89 missing as a result of Typhoon Yagi. The disaster flooded 270,000 hectares of crops and killed more than 100,000 farm animals. The authorities appealed for international assistance.
The EU is considering sanctions against financial institutions that support military supplies to Russia and supplies from Southeast Asia.
According to environmentalists, about 50% of the world's inhabitants regularly consume contaminated drinking water. This is due to the fact that about 70% of industrial waste on Earth is discharged into water every year.
Petongtharn Shinawatra, 37, daughter of a former billionaire prime minister, has been nominated as a candidate for the post of prime minister of Thailand. Parliament will vote on her candidacy on Friday after the resignation of the previous prime minister.
Thai Prime Minister Sretta Thaksin has been removed from office for appointing a minister with a criminal record. This is the fourth prime minister in 16 years to be removed by the country's constitutional court.
Due to uncontrolled deforestation and poaching, smoky leopards are on the verge of extinction. These animals are listed in the Red Book.
Zapp EV is expanding globally, starting with India. It plans to launch the i300 electric motorcycle in the UK, Thailand, and India, aiming to reach production of 25,000 units by 2026.