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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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024