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Old rice, new debate
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/05/2024
» Re: "Lab tests show rice 'edible' ", (BP, May 20) & "Push to sell old rice raises questions", (Post, May 19).
UN ‘rebuffed requests to help Uyghurs’ in Thailand
Published on 04/05/2024
» The United Nations’ refugee agency rebuffed unofficial requests from the Thai government to help 48 Uyghur asylum seekers from China who have been detained in Bangkok for a decade, partly out of concern about angering China, human rights activists say.
Plain as day
Published on 29/04/2024
» Re: "NOB to investigate case of 'son of Buddha reincarnate'", (BP, April 26).
With new 6-year term, Putin cements hold on Russian leadership
Published on 18/03/2024
» BERLIN: Vladimir Putin on Sunday extended his rule over Russia until 2030, using a heavily stage-managed presidential election with no real competition to portray overwhelming public support for his domestic dominance and his invasion of Ukraine.
Without naming China, Australia warns SE Asia of 'coercive actions'
Published on 04/03/2024
» SYDNEY: Australia said on Monday Indo-Pacific and Southeast Asian countries are facing serious defence threats as it set aside more funds for maritime security projects with Asean countries during a summit with regional leaders in Melbourne.
Royal Irrigation Department must change ways
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/02/2024
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) keeps trying to start new megaprojects despite the fact these schemes are often opposed by local residents.
Timeline: Ousted PM Thaksin Shinawatra's life in politics
Reuters, Published on 18/02/2024
» Thailand's controversial billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole on Sunday after serving six months in detention.
Pakistan again lands itself in political strife
Oped, Published on 17/02/2024
» Pakistan is politically on the brink again in the aftermath of fractious but inconclusive national parliamentary elections, which ended with a question mark hanging over this land of 241 million people like a political Damocles sword. Two former prime ministers, both bitter rivals and equally mired in alleged corruption, are vying for the top spot.
Top Putin critic Navalny dies in prison at 47
Published on 16/02/2024
» Alexei Navalny, the most formidable opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, collapsed and died on Friday after a walk at the “Polar Wolf” Arctic penal colony where he was serving a three-decade jail term, the Russian prison service said.
Pakistan army chief asks politicians to show ‘maturity’
Published on 10/02/2024
» ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s army chief told feuding politicians on Saturday to show “maturity and unity” after an election failed to produce a clear winner, leaving the military’s favoured party seeking to cobble together a coalition in order to rule.