What caused the Sunda Strait tsunami?
A volcanic eruption may have been the cause of the cataclysmic event. Questions still abound about what caused the tsunami that hit beaches in Lampung and Banten on Saturday…
AIIB approves applications of six more countries
The total of countries with a membership in the China-led bank now stands at 93. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) announced on Wednesday that its Board of Governors…
Thailand staggering back towards democracy
With political restrictions eased, confidence is stirring that the people’s voice will be heard again in two months’ time. Thailand appears to be returning to a modicum of…
British Airways to resume flights to Pakistan after 10 years
Flights were halted due to security concerns. British Airways will resume flights to Pakistan from June next year, announced the airline on Tuesday. “Direct flights from…
Feature: Ghosn’s fall from grace
Ghosn legacy torn apart as prosecutors struggle to build a solid case. On the morning of Dec. 4, about 300 people attended a meeting at Nissan Hall at the headquarters of Nissan…
Thailand extradites labor activist
Thailand is once again under the spotlight for extraditing dissidents and refugees. With the world’s eye on the ongoing saga surrounding the Bangkok arrest and possible…