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Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe contest after host insult drama
AFP, Published on 22/11/2025
» NONTHABURI (THAILAND) - Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday, strutting to victory after several dramatic missteps before the final round, including staging a walkout when an organiser of the beauty pageant chastised her.
Two Miss Universe judges quit before Bangkok finale
Published on 19/11/2025
» Two judges have announced their resignation from the Miss Universe competition, with one arguing it was rigged, days before the pageant is set to crown its 74th winner in Bangkok.
Former judge backs ‘20-to-1’ charter drafting panel proposal
Published on 19/11/2025
» A proposed “20-to-1” formula for choosing a constitution drafting panel is a compromise, not a violation of the Constitutional Court ruling, says Jaran Pakditanakul, a former charter court judge.
In blow to Trump, US court tosses redrawn Texas congressional map
AFP, Published on 19/11/2025
» HOUSTON — A US district court, in a setback for President Donald Trump, struck down a congressional map on Tuesday redrawn by Republicans in Texas that was intended to give the party five more likely seats in the House of Representatives.
Ex-judge Narong voted in as new EC chief
News, Published on 19/11/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday voted 4–3 to appoint former judge Narong Klunwarin as its new chairman, narrowly defeating a candidate rumoured to have political backing.
Meta wins major antitrust case as US judge rules no monopoly
AFP, Published on 19/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - A US judge dismissed the federal government's antitrust lawsuit against Meta on Tuesday, ruling that the tech giant's acquisition of Instagram and Whatsapp did not constitute an illegal monopoly in social media.
US museum returns Buddhist painting thought taken during Korean War
New York Times, Published on 18/11/2025
» NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City announced Friday that it had returned a 227-year-old Buddhist painting to a temple in South Korea, where, officials said, it was believed to have been taken while it was under the control of the United States Army during the Korean War.
Bangladesh ex-PM sentenced to be hanged for crimes against humanity
AFP, Published on 17/11/2025
» DHAKA - A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to be hanged for crimes against humanity, with cheers breaking out in the packed court as the judge read out the verdict.
Anutin 'ready' to defend 1.5-month-old tenure
Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party has voiced confidence ahead of a potential no-confidence motion from Pheu Thai, insisting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s one-and-a-half-month-old administration has been effective in tackling the nation's woes.
Prison looms for Brazil's Bolsonaro after court rejects his appeal
AFP, Published on 15/11/2025
» BRASíLIA — Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro is running out of options to avoid prison, after judges on Friday rejected his appeal against a 27-year sentence for a botched coup bid.