Thai pro-democracy protesters scale Bangkok monument and rappers take aim at monarchy
Thai pro-democracy protesters scaled a Bangkok monument Saturday night to unfurl a giant banner scribbled with anti-government slogans, and a Thai hip hop group took aim at the monarchy with a song.
Sun Nov 15 2020
Thai protesters return to streets reiterating demands for political change
To disperse the crowd as they tried to move near the Grand Palace, the police fired water cannons for the second time in months of protests.
Mon Nov 09 2020
Thai protesters urge king to reach out, royalists also gather
Protesters at Bangkok's Democracy Monument were asked to bring letters for the king.
Sun Nov 08 2020
Thai police and protesters scuffle on eve of big demonstration
Trouble broke out when hundreds of protesters gathered near the Democracy Monument, a focal point of three months of demonstrations to demand a new constitution.
Tue Oct 13 2020
Thai government says "can handle" student-led protest
Protesters planned to gather on Wednesday at Bangkok's Democracy Monument before moving to Government House and would camp there overnight.
Mon Oct 12 2020
Hundreds protesting in Bangkok, defying ban on mass gatherings
Led by Free Youth, the protesters gathered near the Democracy Monument at Ratchadamnoen Avenue in Bangkok yesterday evening.
Sun Jul 19 2020
BHP trying to avoid responsibility over Brazilian dam collapse, UK court told
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the 2015 collapse of the Mariana dam in southeastern Brazil.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Minimum wage not benchmark for all employees' starting salaries - Sim
Steven Sim says the increase in the minimum wage is intended as a basic wage for workers with lower academic qualifications and skills.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Climate and China weigh on how the US views Pacific relations
Pacific leaders keep their preference for US President quiet, yet viewing relations only through the lens of China does nobody a service.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies
Gulen was a one-time ally of Erdogan but they fell out spectacularly, and Erdogan held him responsible for the 2016 attempted coup.
Mon Oct 21 2024
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[COLUMNIST] The reality of earthquakes in Malaysia: A threat we can’t ignore
The government needs to prepare the public to deal with such disasters in any way possible.
Mon Oct 21 2024
'PROTEGE-Veteran' provides job assurance for retirees
This is an aggressive step by the government to protect the welfare of retirees, said Dr Mohd Hasril Amiruddin.
Mon Oct 21 2024
US says THAAD anti-missile system is 'in place' in Israel
THAAD is a critical part of the US military's layered air defense systems and adds to Israel's already formidable anti-missile defenses.
Mon Oct 21 2024
IMAN Research calls for strengthening human security in 2025 Budget
IMAN Research identifies key areas for enhancement within the Malaysian government's Third MADANI Budget 2025.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Zambry assures academics of freedom of speech
Zambry says he is committed to preventing any actions that could infringe upon the rights and freedoms of academics across universities.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Media licensing framework development involves multiple consultations - Teo
Teo Nie Ching says the views of stakeholders have been considered through several engagement sessions and ongoing consultations.
Mon Oct 21 2024