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Indonesia uses sonar technology in Lake Toba search
23/06/2018
Indonesian authorities on June 22nd used sonar technology in the search for victims going missing during a boat accident in Lake Toba, one of the world’s deepest lakes.
US - DPRK Summit to open in Capella Hotel
US - DPRK Summit to open in Capella Hotel
17:03 07/06/2018
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has announced the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Summit will be set at the Capella Hotel in Singapore’s Sentosa island on June 12th.
Singapore unveils “World Peace” medallion to mark US –DPRK summit
Singapore unveils “World Peace” medallion to mark US –DPRK summit
08:43 07/06/2018
On June 5th, the Singapore Mint unveiled commemorative medallions carrying the inscription “World Peace” ahead of the summit between US President Donald Trump and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s leader Kim Jong-un.
Guatemala volcano death toll rises to 69
Guatemala volcano death toll rises to 69
17:05 06/06/2018
The death toll from the devastating eruption of Guatemala’s volcano of fire has risen to at least 69 and is expected to rise.
US, DPRK Summit set for morning of June 12th
US, DPRK Summit set for morning of June 12th
11:09 06/06/2018
The White House announced that the Summit between the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s will take place on June 12th in Singapore at 09h00.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Austria
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Austria
10:55 06/06/2018
Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 5th arrived in Vienna, Austria for his first visit to a Western European country since his re-election earlier this year.
Thailand raises 2018 rice export target to 10 million tonnes
Thailand raises 2018 rice export target to 10 million tonnes
09:20 06/06/2018
The Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA) has revised its 2018 rice export target to 10 million tonnes from the previous forecast of 9.5 million tonnes, after exports of the grain for the first four months of this year performed better than expected.
No Kwang-chol appointed DPRK’s Defence Minister
No Kwang-chol appointed DPRK’s Defence Minister
16:49 05/06/2018
Mr. No Kwang-chol has been appointed as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s Defence Minister ahead of the Summit between US President Donald Trump and leader Kim Jong-un.
US, DPRK hold 4th round of summit prep talks at Panmunjom
US, DPRK hold 4th round of summit prep talks at Panmunjom
11:12 05/06/2018
The US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) have held a fourth round of working-level talks in preparation for their Summit this month.
Shangri-La 2018 in Singapore wraps up
Shangri-La 2018 in Singapore wraps up
11:19 04/06/2018
The 17th Shangri-La Dialogue closed in Singapore on June 3rd after three days of sitting, featuring five plenary meetings and four simultaneous sessions.
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