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Thailand and Saudi Arabia Boost Wellness Partnership
Published on 23/05/2025
» In a landmark move to enhance bilateral cooperation in healthcare and wellness, the Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh recently hosted a high-profile seminar titled “Wellness Hub Thailand: The Future of Global Wellness.” The event, held under the patronage of H.E. Mr. Darm Boontham, Ambassador of Thailand to Saudi Arabia, spotlighted Thailand’s growing role as a global wellness leader and aligned closely with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strategic Vision 2030 agenda.
Alleged US killer of Israel embassy staff charged with murder
AFP, Published on 23/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - The suspect accused of gunning down two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum in Washington was charged on Thursday with murder, as international tensions over anti-Semitism erupted over the attack.
The Ambush Office: Trump's Oval becomes test of nerve for world leaders
AFP, Published on 22/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - For world leaders an invitation to the Oval Office used to be a coveted prize. Under Donald Trump it's become a ticket to a brutal political ambush.
Future-shaping on shifting sands
Oped, Surakiart Sathirathai, Published on 22/05/2025
» Today, as the world stands at yet another inflection point, I believe it is more important than ever to reflect not only on the history of our cooperation -- but also on how we can shape its future, together.
Gulf spectacle masks strategic shift in US policy
Oped, Published on 22/05/2025
» With the showmanship of a Cecil B De Mille saga, President Donald Trump's state visit to three Arab kingdoms was uniquely paired with pomp and joint business incentives that focused on transforming the narrative from conflict to commerce and cooperation. The visits were set to the spectacular backdrop of casts of thousands, Arabian stallions, and camel cohorts marking the fanfare of the president's four-day trip to the region.
Trump to call Putin in push for Ukraine ceasefire
AFP, Published on 19/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump will speak by phone Monday with Russia's Vladimir Putin as part of the US leader's effort to end the grinding war set off by Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Trump offers to meet Putin in Turkey
AFP, Published on 14/05/2025
» MOSCOW - US President Donald Trump offered on Wednesday to travel to Turkey for talks on ending the Ukraine conflict, so long as his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin also showed up.
Timor-Leste's membership divides Asean
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 13/05/2025
» Timor-Leste's long-awaited bid to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is in jeopardy. It has encountered unexpected headwinds -- this time from the Philippines. The sudden diplomatic friction stems from Dili's refusal to extradite Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr, a former Filipino congressman accused of terrorism and multiple murders, back to Manila.
Kremlin rejects Europe's 'ultimatums' for truce with Ukraine
AFP, Published on 12/05/2025
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - The Kremlin said Monday it would not accept "ultimatums" set by European leaders to enter a ceasefire with Ukraine, without responding to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call for a personal meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Fragile ceasefire holds between India, Pakistan
Published on 11/05/2025
» AMRITSAR, India/ MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan - A fragile ceasefire was holding between India and Pakistan on Sunday, after hours of overnight fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbours, as US President Donald Trump said he will work to provide a solution regarding Kashmir.