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Surging billionaire wealth a political threat, Oxfam warns as Davos opens
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» DAVOS, Switzerland- The collective wealth of the planet's billionaires soared to a record level in 2025, charity Oxfam reported on Monday, warning of "highly dangerous" political consequences as the global elite gathers for the World Economic Forum.
How climate fund can give justice for all
News, Sarinee Achavanuntakul, Published on 28/11/2025
» In one of the most momentous climate policy moves, Thailand's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) was formally submitted to the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on Nov 4.
Crushing dissent widens rifts with governments
Oped, Published on 31/10/2025
» Thousands of civil society organisations (CSOs) and activists are gathering in Bangkok during the International Civil Society Week from Nov 1–5. The event will be organised by the CIVICUS Alliance. CIVICUS is an international non-profit organisation focused on civil rights and citizen action. It was founded in 1993 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
New 'oligarchy' under fire as global elite descend on Davos
AFP, Published on 20/01/2025
» DAVOS, Switzerland - A leading NGO warned on Monday of an emerging "aristocratic oligarchy" with massive political clout and primed to profit from Donald Trump's presidency, as global elites descend on Davos for their annual confab.
New movies out this week: June 27-July 3
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/06/2024
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Indian spice giants questioned about pesticide
Published on 24/04/2024
» BENGALURU, India - India has started inspecting the facilities of the spice makers MDH and Everest after sales of some of their products were halted in Hong Kong and Singapore for allegedly containing high levels of a cancer-causing pesticide.
Modi hails India’s ‘new era’ with opening of major Hindu temple
Published on 22/01/2024
» Prime Minister Narendra Modi fulfilled his party’s decades-long promise by consecrating a controversial Hindu temple in northern India on Monday, marking a new milestone in the popular leader’s project of reshaping the country into a more avowedly Hindu nation.
Wealthy Indians splurge ahead of temple opening
Published on 19/01/2024
» AYODHYA, India - The private jet parking lots at airports near Ayodhya are full and the shops have run out of gold-plated idols, as wealthy devotees prepare for the invitation-only opening ceremony of one of Hinduism’s holiest temples.
IMF, World Bank hold first meetings in Africa in 50 years
AFP, Published on 09/10/2023
» MARRAKESH, Morocco: The IMF and World Bank gather in Morocco Monday for their first annual meetings on African soil in 50 years, under pressure to reform to better aid poor nations blighted by debt and climate change.
G20 summit ends with India, Brazil and Russia boasting success
AFP, Published on 10/09/2023
» NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up Sunday a G20 summit that played down deep divisions over the war in Ukraine and climate change, but gave him a moment in the diplomatic spotlight.