Thai capital braces for protests over PM's term limit
Thai authorities ramped up security in the capital ahead of protests calling on the prime minister to resign.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Turning point in Thailand: Queen's brush with protest
Royalists denounced it as unforgivable harassment in a kingdom whose constitution demands reverence for the monarchy.
Fri Oct 23 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
Bill English elected to replace New Zealand PM Key
The centre-right National Party caucus met to confirm the decision on Monday morning with English to be officially sworn in at Government House in Wellington later in the day.
Sun Dec 11 2016
More than 100,000 protesters at anti-govt rally
More than 100,000 people participated in an anti-government rally around the Government House, Monday, although Prime Minister Yingluck had earlier in the day announced Parliament dissolution
Mon Dec 09 2013
Anti-govt protesters to march to govt house again on Dec 9 - Suthep
Anti-government protesters will march to the Government House again on Dec 9, a move to renew pressure on Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Sat Dec 07 2013
Political violence shakes Thai capital
Thai police fired tear gas and water cannon Sunday at protesters trying to force their way into Government House to overthrow Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Sun Dec 01 2013
Thai opposition protesters try to break into Government House: police
Hundreds of Thai opposition protesters tried Saturday to force their way over barriers protecting Government House.
Sat Nov 30 2013
Abbott sworn in as Australia's new PM
The 55-year-old conservative launched straight into work with a cabinet meeting after the ceremony at Government House in Canberra.
Wed Sep 18 2013
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024