Move Forward Party HQ lies at the heart of the orange wave in Thailand elections
With redbrick walls and New York loft-style decor, the building is the main destination for meetings, press conferences and party celebrations.
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Lawrence Wong meets Chinese Premier, takes over as leader overseeing cooperation with China
It was the first meeting between the two men since they were both promoted in 2022 to the second-most senior posts in their respective countries.
Muslim groups slam Anwar government for dropping appeal on the use of ‘Allah’
The dispute highlights the delicate inter-ethnic balance the unity government of disparate parties must maintain, especially ahead of crucial state polls expected in July.
Bear suspected to have attacked angler in Hokkaido; human head found on banks of lake
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Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo to visit Singapore in June
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Sesame Street welcomes first Filipino muppet in nod to diversity in polarised America
The introduction of a Filipino muppet on Sesame Street comes as Asian-American communities in the US are weathering a rise in hate crimes.
AI programs like ChatGPT to be on G-7 agenda in Hiroshima as Japan pushes such tech
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Elective egg freezing age limit for women in S’pore to go up from 35 to 37 by July
The change comes after a review of local and international research showed that success rates remain relatively stable for women up to 37 years of age.
Who will be Thailand’s next PM? Some possible scenarios
A royalist, pro-military appointed 250-seat Senate gets to decide, along with the Lower House, on who becomes prime minister.