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Новости за 08.08.2024

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DeVos issues blunt warning about Walz after Randi Weingarten gushes over VP pick: '5-alarm fire' for families - Fox News

  1. DeVos issues blunt warning about Walz after Randi Weingarten gushes over VP pick: '5-alarm fire' for families  Fox News
  2. Tim Walz’s Rise in the Democratic Party Was No Accident  The New York Times
  3. Having a Chance Has Changed the Democrats  The Atlantic
  4. Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris' launch and her choice of Tim Walz  The Associated Press

BangkokPost.com 

Irony takes centre stage at Olympics

Two big cultural events this summer, the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics and the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, both offer dazzling spectacles saturated by irony. But that is about all they have in common, and by analysing their differences, we can better appreciate the profoundly ambiguous nature of irony today.

BangkokPost.com 

France's West Sahara move a 'thunderclap'

In what's described as a thunderclap in French North African policy, the Paris government recognised Morocco's sovereignty over the long disputed Western Sahara, a region long contested by rival Algeria and a lingering subject of endless United Nations deliberations.

BangkokPost.com 

Koh Mak adventures

After a two-hour drive from Songkhla to the peaceful Koh Mak community, I found myself lounging on a waterfront deck savouring gentle winds and breathtaking views of the Songkhla Lake around me.

BangkokPost.com 

Pakk Taii Design Week returns to Songkhla

Pakk Taii Design Week is returning to Songkhla Old Town between Aug 17-25 to shed light on the past of this thriving marine trading hub dating back to the Dvaravati period.

BangkokPost.com 

Exciting rainy season adventures await

To provide inspiration to those searching for heart-pounding experiences or weekend escapes during the rainy season, online travel platform Agoda offers carefully curated sports activities to satisfy your wanderlust on a serene beach or in verdant mountains.

BangkokPost.com 

Cat-loving artists unite to support pet welfare

A dozen cat-loving artists are exhibiting their works at "Mama Meow: The Love Of Cat's Mommy Is No Reason", which kicks off today and runs until Sept 9, on the 2nd floor of C43 Shop at Charoen 43 Art & Eatery, Charoen Krung Road.

BangkokPost.com 

Journey 'down the rabbit hole' at RCB Galleria

A dozen artists from five countries have joined hands to bring a wondrous tale to life during "Down The Rabbit Hole", which kicks off today and runs until Sept 5, at RCB Galleria 3, 2nd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24.

BangkokPost.com 

US rate cuts set to prop up ailing Thai stock exchange

Projected interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve designed to stop the US falling into recession could help shore up the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) for the rest of 2024 after the index dipped 6.7% in the first seven months of this year, says a bourse executive.

Oilprice.com 

EU Law Sets Ambitious Targets for Mineral Production

Via Metal Miner Rare earth elements and semiconductors have taken on that critical national development role once occupied by oil and petroleum products. Despite the ongoing U.S.-China competition, the latter country controls a full 90% of the global rare earths supply, transforming these elements into potential political weapons. With regard to semiconductors, China’s Civilian-Military Integration Strategy aims to develop more advanced technology, circumvent U.S. sanctions, and use rare earths to disrupt the manufacturing supply chain. Читать дальше...

BangkokPost.com 

Digital wallet tokens could hit scheme

I bet the government never thought of this when they thought of the Digital Wallet scheme. It probably does not make sense to it that there could be millions of people shunning pseudo money, namely Digital Wallet Tokens (DWTs). Perhaps, in the government's mind, a DWT is almost on a par with genuine money -- fiat money.

BangkokPost.com 

Axeing parties not helpful

The Constitutional Court's ruling on Wednesday, ordering the dissolution of the Move Forward Party (MFP) -- the winner of last year's general election -- was no surprise.