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Xi pushes Trump to oppose Taiwan independence in major shift
Published on 29/09/2025
» Chinese President Xi Jinping is renewing a push for the US to change a decades-old phrase describing its stance on Taiwan independence, a concession that would be a major diplomatic win for Beijing.
Backlash against forest amnesty bill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/09/2025
» For decades, the promise of land ownership has been a mainstay in Thai politics.
Iran denounces 'unjustifiable' return of UN sanctions
AFP, Published on 28/09/2025
» TEHRAN - Iran on Sunday condemned as "unjustifiable" the reinstatement of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear programme, after the collapse of talks with Western powers and Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear sites.
Honest monks hung out to dry
Editorial, Published on 28/09/2025
» A series of monk scandals and temple corruption cases in recent months has prompted the Ecclesiastical Council to order all temples to make their accounts transparent. But good intentions are not enough. Without systemic support, the order may prove hollow.
Anutin's new cabinet is a mixed bag
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 26/09/2025
» The composition and size of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's 36-member cabinet suggest that he intends to stay in office for as long as possible, clinging to the terms of the government-enabling Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and calling an early election only if circumstances make it unavoidable.
Make Thai Airways fully private, former director urges
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/09/2025
» Former Thai Airways International board member Banyong Pongpanich has called on the government to sell all its shares in the airline, arguing that full privatisation is essential to prevent a return to bureaucratic inefficiency and political meddling.
Trump blasts UN, repeats claim that he’s ended seven wars
Published on 23/09/2025
» NEW YORK - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday assailed the United Nations for offering nothing but “empty words”, delivering a grievance-laden speech that accused the world body of funding illegal migration and failing to help his efforts to end wars around the world.
Anutin cancels UN trip to explain border dispute
Online Reporters, Published on 23/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has decided not to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York, saying it could interfere with his new government's policy statement to parliament.
Egypt frees rights activist after Sisi pardon
AFP, Published on 23/09/2025
» CAIRO - Prominent Egyptian-British human rights defender Alaa Abdel Fattah was released from prison after years behind bars and reunited with his family in an emotional celebration following a long-awaited pardon by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Council of State says Anutin can address UN on 'matter of urgency'
Online Reporters, Published on 23/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul can attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York before delivering his policy statement for debate in parliament, according to the Council of State.