World leaders extend congratulations to Communist Party of Vietnam chief To Lam
They expressed their trust that under the new Party chief's leadership, Vietnam will continue its achievements and strong relations with other countries.
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Thai PM Srettha addresses rumours on backup PM if charter court deposes premier
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul say mechanisms are in place to deal with such a situation.
Indonesia President Jokowi apologises for failings amid democratic backsliding
The President tearfully apologised for any mistakes in his 10-year presidency, which is marked with the regression of democratic values and governance with intimidation against…
Suspended mayor Alice Guo is still in the Philippines, says Justice Department official
In a Senate hearing on July 29, National Bureau of Investigation Assistant Director Angelito Magno said there were reported sightings of Guo in Bulacan. But these sightings…
Prawit makes last-ditch effort to become Thai Prime Minister
Samart Jenchaijitwanich's attempts to help Palang Pracharath leader Prawit realise his dream of becoming prime minister by recruiting politicians from other parties appears to…
Elusive Thai activist ‘Penguin’ gets 2 years in jail over lese majeste
Activist Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, who was granted bail in February 2022, failed to appear at the initial reading of the verdict on June 25, so the court rescheduled it for…
South Korean main opposition threatens impeachment of new broadcasting regulator head
Lee’s appointment follows a rare three-day parliamentary confirmation hearing where the opposition accused her of misusing corporate funds and failing to file some receipts with…
Court denies former Thai PM Thaksin’s request to travel to Dubai for medical treatment
The court said Mr Thaksin’s illnesses were not such that they could not be treated by physicians in Thailand.
Indian Finance Minister replies to Budget debate, attacks Congress on caste census
Responding to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s comments on the representation of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and backward classes among beneficiaries of development,…
Prabowo resumes European trip to Serbia, Turkey after French visit
Observers view Prabowo’s itinerary as an attempt to reassert Indonesia’s free and active foreign policy, with Jakarta continuing to align itself with developing countries…