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Thai ex-PM Thaksin flying from Dubai to Singapore, set to return to Thailand today

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra left Thailand on the evening of September 4, 2025, aboard his private jet, flight T7GTS, initially listed as bound for Singapore before…

  • Published: September 8, 20251:58 pm
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Battle lines drawn: India’s vice president election becomes an ideological battleground

The stage is set for a crucial election of the Vice President on September 9, as the election, which has witnessed intense campaigning by both the NDA’s candidate, C P…

  • Published: September 8, 20251:53 pm
  • Author Shahid K. Abbas
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Bangladesh interim government orders tighter grip on law and order

It also decided to increase surveillance on flash processions and illegal gatherings.

  • Published: September 8, 20251:48 pm
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Indonesia’s planned new capital Nusantara risks ‘white elephant’ status

The legacy project of former president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is battling a slashed budget, slowed construction and a deficit of interest from a new leader focused on social…

  • Published: September 8, 202510:01 am
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Myanmar defence chief denies detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s health rumours, says she is in good health

Aung San Suu Kyi is currently serving a 32-year prison sentence on 19 charges. Her sentence was reduced to two years in December 2021, and she was granted a further six years of…

  • Published: September 8, 20259:50 am
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Japan’s Prince Hisahito to begin independent official duties

The 19-year-old prince is second in line to the throne. With the Imperial family growing increasingly elderly, expectations are high for Prince Hisahito to take on a greater role…

  • Published: September 8, 20259:48 am
  • Author Takaya Toda and Kaori Sakaba
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‘Appropriate time to step down’: Japan PM Ishiba resigns after electoral blows for ruling LDP

Despite public support and policy achievements like low-income support, PM Ishiba's minority government faced LDP discontent, triggering a potential leadership challenge.

  • Published: September 8, 20259:00 am
  • Author Walter Sim
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Nepal’s social media restrictions raise concerns over digital freedom and investment climate

Experts warn government action could tarnish international image, disrupt relations with global tech giants and affect economy.

  • Published: September 8, 20258:50 am
  • Author Sajana Baral
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Anutin formally appointed Thailand’s 32nd prime minister in royal command ceremony

During the ceremony, Anutin delivered words of gratitude before a portrait of His Majesty King Rama X, expressing profound appreciation for the royal benevolence.

  • Published: September 8, 20258:35 am
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Online crackdown haunts Indonesia protests

Rights groups condemned the arrests against people who posted on social media about the protests and riots, which were feared of opening the door for more prosecutions against…

  • Published: September 8, 20258:15 am
  • Author Radhiyya Indra

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