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Under bombardment, Lebanon's expectant mothers fear for their unborn babies

Under bombardment, Lebanon's expectant mothers fear for their unborn babies

Around 11,600 pregnant women remain in Lebanon, of whom around 4,000 are expected to deliver in the next three months, according to OCHA.
Sun Nov 03 2024
Red Shirt's return sparks hope for democratic renewal

Red Shirt's return sparks hope for democratic renewal

Can the return of exiled politicians ignite hope for Thai democracy and reshape its political landscape?
Fri Apr 12 2024
Lawyer who called for Thai monarchy reforms sentenced to 4 years for royal insults

Lawyer who called for Thai monarchy reforms sentenced to 4 years for royal insults

Arnon Nampa was found guilty over remarks about the monarchy at a speech during a 2020 rally, in the first of 14 cases against him.
Tue Sep 26 2023
Thailand's billionaire ex-PM Thaksin submits royal pardon request

Thailand's billionaire ex-PM Thaksin submits royal pardon request

If a royal pardon is not granted, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra will have to wait two years to submit another request.
Thu Aug 31 2023
'It will take time' - Thai PM discusses overcoming rifts with former coup general

'It will take time' - Thai PM discusses overcoming rifts with former coup general

Existing divisions will be difficult to overcome, said. the newly minted Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin
Thu Aug 24 2023
Thailand PM Prayuth retires from politics, 9 years after his coup

Thailand PM Prayuth retires from politics, 9 years after his coup

Prayuth Chan-ocha will remain caretaker premier until a new government is formed.
Tue Jul 11 2023
Thai parliament to vote for prime minister on July 13

Thai parliament to vote for prime minister on July 13

House speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha calls for a joint sitting of the country's bicameral legislature to vote on the next prime minister.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Thais go to the polls on Sunday, but senators could be the kingmakers

Thais go to the polls on Sunday, but senators could be the kingmakers

Some 52 million eligible voters in Thailand will go to the polls on Sunday in a tight race where the outcome remains unpredictable.
Fri May 12 2023
Robots could soon be able to take care of these household tasks

Robots could soon be able to take care of these household tasks

Shopping, cleaning and cooking are all chores for which robots will soon be able to lend a helping hand to humans.
Sat Mar 18 2023
Prayuth narrows gap in poll on top choice for Thailand PM

Prayuth narrows gap in poll on top choice for Thailand PM

Prayuth has gained ground on frontrunner Paetongtarn Shinawatra in a new survey on Thailand's top choice for premier.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Thai Deep South: M'sia must act strategically in facilitating conflict - Thai Analyst

Thai Deep South: M'sia must act strategically in facilitating conflict - Thai Analyst

Malaysia must act strategically and tactically when facilitating a peace process involving Thailand's Deep South conflict, said Thai analyst.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Thai PM walks out of news conference over question on ex-leader Thaksin

Thai PM walks out of news conference over question on ex-leader Thaksin

Prayuth's enmity with the billionaire Shinawatra family goes back more than a decade.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Death toll after Congo capital floods rises to 169, UN says

Death toll after Congo capital floods rises to 169, UN says

It is estimated that around 38,000 people had been impacted by the floods, OCHA said.
Sat Dec 17 2022
Thai court rules PM Prayuth has not exceeded 8-year limit in office

Thai court rules PM Prayuth has not exceeded 8-year limit in office

The court's decision means Prayuth could remain premier until 2025, if re-elected.
Fri Sep 30 2022
Suspended Thai PM Prayuth says to continue as defence minister

Suspended Thai PM Prayuth says to continue as defence minister

Prayuth will continue in his role as defence minister while the court reviews his term limit.
Fri Aug 26 2022
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025