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DR Congo and M23 rebels sign ceasefire deal
AFP, Published on 19/07/2025
» DOHA - The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed armed group M23 signed a ceasefire deal on Saturday to end fighting that has devastated the country’s mineral-rich but conflict-torn east.
Thailand mulls WHO's HIV guidelines
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/07/2025
» Thailand is examining the feasibility of adopting new global guidelines on long-acting HIV prevention, following the World Health Organisation's (WHO) launch of its latest recommendations for injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) at the 13th International Aids Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science.
Thai author to launch debut novel at Kinokuniya
Life, Published on 01/07/2025
» Readers, Penguin fans and aspiring writers are invited to the Bangkok launch of Stamford Hospital, the debut novel of Thai author Thammika Songkaeo, at Kinokuniya bookstore, 3rd floor of Siam Paragon, Rama I Road, on Saturday from 3pm-5pm.
Rwanda and DR Congo sign peace deal in US
AFP, Published on 28/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace agreement on Friday in Washington to end fighting that has killed thousands, with the two countries pledging to pull back support for guerrillas — and President Donald Trump boasting of securing mineral wealth.
Cybercrime moves up the agenda
News, Published on 28/06/2025
» There has been no shortage of commentators ready to hail the decision of former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen to leak his recent conversation with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra as a diplomatic "masterstroke".
Can the 30-baht health scheme survive?
Oped, Published on 19/06/2025
» I recently met Dr Jadej Thammatacharee, secretary-general of the National Health Security Office (NHSO), at the home of a mutual friend to ask questions, of which I had many, about the so-called 30-baht scheme -- also known as the "gold card" scheme.
Senior Media Executives Call for Joint Efforts to Build Green Silk Road
Published on 16/06/2025
» The latest installment of the International Editors-in-Chief Roundtable recently took place, focusing on the theme: "Building a Green Silk Road Together for a Clean and Beautiful World."
French-Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado dies aged 81: French Academy of Fine Arts
AFP, Published on 24/05/2025
» PARIS - French-Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado, famed for his immense body of work depicting wildlife, landscapes and people around the world, died Friday aged 81, announced the French Academy of Fine Arts, of which he was a member.
Rwandan vet lauded for saving grey crowned cranes
AFP, Published on 30/04/2025
» RUGEZI, Rwanda - White wings flashing overhead in the sunlight, conservationist Olivier Nsengimana points out Rwanda’s grey crowned cranes, migratory birds that have made an extraordinary comeback in the Great Lakes region.
Congo: Where the tail is still wagging the dog
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 26/03/2025
» 'Joseph Kabila boycotted the election and is preparing an insurrection because he is the AFC," said President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo last October, and lo! It is coming to pass just as he predicted. But you can't tell the players without a programme, so a little bit of explanation first.