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India's Modi sworn in as PM for third term, faces coalition challenges
Reuters, Published on 10/06/2024
» NEW DELHI: Narendra Modi was sworn in as India's prime minister on Sunday for a third term, after a shock election setback that will test his ability to ensure policy certainty in a coalition government in the world's most populous nation.
Cabinet approves plan to raise 2024 budget
Reuters, Published on 21/05/2024
» Thailand needs more stimulus measures to help the economy meet its potential after growth was lower than expected in the first quarter, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Tuesday.
Fragile unity pushes Myanmar junta to the brink
Reuters, Published on 18/04/2024
» MYAWADDY - Myawaddy, a critical trading post in Myanmar that rebel forces seized from the ruling junta last week, offers a glimpse of dynamics playing out across the Southeast Asian country as its vaunted military reels from battlefield losses.
Myanmar rebels 'repel' junta push to take back Myawaddy on Thai border
Reuters, Published on 15/04/2024
» TAK: A resistance group fighting Myanmar's military rule said on Sunday its fighters had repelled an attempt by junta troops to advance on the key town of Myawaddy along the Thai border that was seized by the rebels last week.
Yemen's Houthis target 'US ship Pinocchio' in Red Sea
Reuters, Published on 12/03/2024
» CAIRO: Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis targeted what was described as the "U.S. ship Pinocchio" in the Red Sea with missiles, according to a speech by the group's military spokesman televised early on Tuesday.
Cyber ransom gang's operations disrupted by international operation
Reuters, Published on 20/02/2024
» LONDON - Lockbit, a notorious cybercrime gang that holds its victims' data to ransom, has been disrupted in a rare international law enforcement operation, US and UK authorities said on Monday.
Former Malaysia PM Mahathir hospitalised again
Reuters, Published on 13/02/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Former Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 98, has been admitted to hospital again, his office said, confirming media reports after the ex-premier of more than two decades missed a court hearing on Tuesday.
Srettha insists economy in 'crisis', pledges more stimulus
Reuters, Published on 24/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday he believes Thailand's economy is in crisis, adding the government would roll out stimulus measures in addition to handouts to boost growth.
Srettha says handout scheme may be delayed
Reuters, Published on 19/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday that his coalition government would move ahead with its flagship 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme, though it may be delayed yet again.
South Korea's parliament passes bill to ban dog meat trade
Reuters, Published on 09/01/2024
» SEOUL - South Korea's parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to end the eating and selling of dog meat, a move that would outlaw the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare.