Thailand’s Constitutional Court has rejected a bid to bar former PM Thaksin Shinawatra from influencing the ruling Pheu Thai party. Thaksin, father of PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, denies any involvement since returning in 2023 after 15 years of self-imposed exile.
Thailand's Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed a petition aimed at preventing billionaire and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra from influencing the operations of the ruling Pheu Thai party.
Thaksin, a prominent political figure and father of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has consistently denied exerting control over the Pheu Thai party since his return in 2023 after 15 years of self-imposed exile.
Two separate attacks in Thailand's Narathiwat province over the weekend left at least 16 people injured. A motorcycle bomb targeted police housing, while gunmen attacked Thai Buddhists at dinner. Security has been tightened as investigations continue.
Aid groups in Myanmar’s worst-hit areas urgently need shelter, food, and water after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed over 2,700 people. Rescue efforts face challenges due to ongoing civil war, damaged infrastructure, and restricted aid access, with the toll expected to rise.
A strong earthquake that recently hit Thailand is expected to have only a temporary effect on the country’s economy, with the government maintaining its growth forecast of 3% for the year, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Tuesday.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra remains in power after defeating a no-confidence vote in parliament, despite opposition claims of nepotism and mismanagement. She denied accusations of securing preferential treatment for her father, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
At least five people were killed and 27 injured when a concrete beam from an under-construction expressway bridge collapsed on Rama 2 Road in Thailand. Authorities are searching for missing individuals as investigations into the cause continue.
U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, is traveling to Moscow this week for renewed peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The White House confirmed Tuesday that Witkoff will attempt to advance negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
With rising global tensions and growing risks to shipping, China is reshaping its trade strategy by constructing a new railway to Europe — one that deliberately avoids its close ally, Russia.
Toyota has signed a $2 billion deal to build a wholly-owned electric vehicle plant in Shanghai, as the Japanese automaker strengthens its position in China’s growing EV market during heightened US-China trade tensions.
Kazakhstan and Russia are set to launch 27 new joint projects worth $8 billion, signalling a notable expansion in bilateral economic cooperation.
Azerbaijan's Minister of Culture Adil Karimli met his Kyrgyz counterpart Mirbek Mambetaliev in Bishkek to discuss cultural collaboration, highlighting key initiatives like the Kyrgyz Culture Days in Baku and joint projects like the new school in Aghdam.
The Holy Fire ceremony stands as one of Christianity's most enduring and mysterious rituals, drawing thousands of pilgrims to Jerusalem each year.
Pope Francis's relationship with Azerbaijan has evolved significantly over the years, characterized by diplomatic exchanges, promotion of religious tolerance, and peace advocacy in the Caucasus region.
Severe rainfall on April 17 led to flooding and landslides in the Piedmont region, prompting a large-scale emergency response from over 400 firefighters.
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Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope and a transformative figure in the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed in a video statement on Monday.
U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, is traveling to Moscow this week for renewed peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The White House confirmed Tuesday that Witkoff will attempt to advance negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
With rising global tensions and growing risks to shipping, China is reshaping its trade strategy by constructing a new railway to Europe — one that deliberately avoids its close ally, Russia.
Australia’s top political leaders doubled down on plans to ban social media access for children under 16, showing rare unity on the issue ahead of the May 3 election even as pressure from tech giants is expected to mount.
China’s Shenzhen Hasee Computer Co. is considering launching laptop manufacturing operations in Azerbaijan, following key talks with local investment authorities.
The blockade of Serbia’s national broadcaster RTS entered another day, as students and citizens press demands for media transparency and accountability following a deadly tragedy in Novi Sad.
U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, is traveling to Moscow this week for renewed peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The White House confirmed Tuesday that Witkoff will attempt to advance negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
With rising global tensions and growing risks to shipping, China is reshaping its trade strategy by constructing a new railway to Europe — one that deliberately avoids its close ally, Russia.
Toyota has signed a $2 billion deal to build a wholly-owned electric vehicle plant in Shanghai, as the Japanese automaker strengthens its position in China’s growing EV market during heightened US-China trade tensions.
Kazakhstan and Russia are set to launch 27 new joint projects worth $8 billion, signalling a notable expansion in bilateral economic cooperation.
Azerbaijan's Minister of Culture Adil Karimli met his Kyrgyz counterpart Mirbek Mambetaliev in Bishkek to discuss cultural collaboration, highlighting key initiatives like the Kyrgyz Culture Days in Baku and joint projects like the new school in Aghdam.
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