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A glaring hole in security
Published on 02/08/2025
» With border tensions still simmering, the absence of a proper defence minister has strategic symbolic implications v The conflict with Cambodia looks increasingly likely to be very costly to Pheu Thai and the Shinawatra clan.
Ishiba's exit may lead to turmoil
News, Published on 28/07/2025
» Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's resignation could herald a political turmoil in Japan, as no decisive winner emerged from the latest House of Councillors election, in which the ruling bloc suffered a major setback.
China believes it is winning Trump's trade war
Oped, Published on 17/07/2025
» The most recent trade talks between the United States and China in Geneva and London provided little more than temporary relief in the conflict between the world's two largest economies. Despite US President Donald Trump's efforts to tout the stopgap measures as a "deal" that benefits America, China reads the scoreboard differently -- and believes it is winning. From its vantage point, it has weathered the storm and emerged more confident, more self-reliant, and more convinced that its long game is paying off.
Can Pheu Thai retain its grip on power?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/07/2025
» Thaksin Shinawatra reappeared in politics after a conspicuous absence following the leak of the phone conversation between his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn and former Cambodian PM Hun Sen.
Brazil's Bolsonaro takes stand, rejects coup charges
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» BRASíLIA - Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday denied involvement in an alleged coup plot as he took the stand for the first time in his high-stakes trial.
Social media and Thai-Cambodian ties
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 27/05/2025
» After two full days of intense discussions, senior Cambodian officials, journalists, and Phnom Penh-based Thai diplomats and representatives of the private sector, unanimously agreed on the pivotal role of social media -- it can either promote peace or instigate war.
George Floyd's uncertain legacy marked in US five years on
AFP, Published on 26/05/2025
» MINNEAPOLIS - Americans on Sunday marked five years since George Floyd was killed by a US police officer, as President Donald Trump backtracks on reforms designed to tackle racism.
When non-interference becomes policy
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 20/05/2025
» What US President Donald Trump said in Saudi Arabia on May 14 resonates very well in Thailand. Last week in Riyadh, Mr Trump reiterated that the Middle East had changed because "local people did it", and not because "Western countries interfered and told you how to live or run your countries".
Pita vows a comeback in 9 years to be 'best prime minister'
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 05/05/2025
» KHON KAEN - Pita Limjaroenrat has set his sights on the premiership and claimed he will be the "best prime minister" after returning from a political ban which still has nine years to run.
Labor increases its majority in Australia
Published on 03/05/2025
» SYDNEY - Anthony Albanese claimed a historic second term as prime minister of Australia on Saturday, in a dramatic comeback against once-resurgent conservatives that was powered by voters’ concerns about the influence of US President Donald Trump.