Draft constitution to be amended under King's request - Thai PM
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, through his privy council, has requested that provisions of a draft constitution regarding royal powers be amended.
Tue Jan 10 2017
Bomb attacks could be politically-motivated - Thai police chief
Gen Chaktip Chaijinda says most of the provinces hit by the attacks had backed the draft constitution during Sunday's referendum.
Fri Aug 12 2016
Official result of Thai referendum shows 61 percent support draft constitution
The Thai EC has released the official result of Sunday's referendum which showed 61.35 percent of voters backed the draft constitution.
Wed Aug 10 2016
Egypt draft charter approved for referendum
Egypt's new draft constitution was approved Sunday for a referendum billed as the first stage in a "democratic transition" promised by military-installed authorities.
Sun Dec 01 2013
Mexico moves to end telecom monopolies
Mexico's government introduced a draft constitutional reform to end monopolies in telecoms industries that have built some of the country's biggest fortunes.
Tue Mar 12 2013
Morsi to make U-turn on decree
Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi agreed to rescind the near-absolute power he granted himself but a referendum on a disputed draft constitution will be held on schedule.
Sun Dec 09 2012
Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan
The kingdom has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza.
Sun Nov 24 2024
23 killed, 45 injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon
Over 3,600 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon so far.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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