RAFAH (AP) – Aid workers struggled on Monday to distribute dwindling food and other supplies to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by what Israel says is a limited military operation in Rafah, as the two main crossings near the southern Gaza city remained closed. The United Nations’ (UN) agency for Palestinian refugees said 360,000 […]
ANN/THE NATION – Following a three-year closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo in Thailand is preparing to re-open its gates to visitors. Since its inception in 1950, this iconic destination has transformed into one of the world’s premier crocodile sanctuaries, housing a staggering population of more than 60,000 […]
ANN/THE STAR – Two cargo boats carrying controlled goods without permits were confiscated by authorities in two separate locations in Tawau waters in Malaysia. Tawau zone Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director Maritime Captain Shahrizan Raman, in a statement yesterday, said both cases occurred on Thursday with total seizures, including boats, amounting to nearly MYR100,000. […]
AFP – As carnival celebrations are held across the globe, more than two dozen craftsmen in a quaint studio in northern Albania put the final touches on a series of elegant Venetian masks destined for balls, film sets, and street parties. Every year, the Venice Art Mask Factory in Albania’s Shkoder produces more than 20,000 […]
ANN/THE STAR – The anticipated retreat in the United States (US) dollar and interest rates in 2024 will be key positive drivers for gold, while concerns on overall adherence to the production cuts will likely lead to higher crude oil prices (CPO). “We keep our positive view for gold for a sustained move above USD2,000 […]