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Viktor Bout ‘trying to sell weapons to Houthis’
New York Times, Published on 08/10/2024
» BERLIN — The Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout is trying to broker a deal with Houthi militants in Yemen, according to Western officials.
Court approves extradition of Vietnamese activist
Published on 04/10/2024
» The Criminal Court in Bangkok has ruled that Montagnard activist Y Quynh Bdap should be sent back to Vietnam where he faces terrorism charges.
A musical misfire
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/10/2024
» Despite the controversies surrounding Joker (2019) upon release, I found many things to admire about the film. Whether it was the ambitious storytelling, the refreshing take on an iconic DC character, or the homage it paid to Martin Scorsese's classics like Taxi Driver (1976) and The King Of Comedy (1982), there was a lot to appreciate. However, when I heard they were making a sequel to what was supposed to be a standalone film, I had a bad feeling. Now that I've seen Joker: Folie À Deux, I can't say my opinion has changed.
DSI to handle ‘Mae Tuck’ gold case
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/10/2024
» Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has agreed to have the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) accept the high-profile fraud case against the celebrity online retailer Kornkanok “Mae Tuck” Suwannabut, as a special case to speed up its resolution.
Singapore's disgraced ex-minister jailed for 12 months in landmark case
Reuters, Published on 03/10/2024
» SINGAPORE - A Singapore court on Thursday sentenced a former minister to 12 months in prison for obstructing justice and receiving more than US$300,000 worth of gifts, in the first jailing of an ex-cabinet member in a city-state known for clean governance.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Oct 2-8
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/10/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Assange, in first speech since release, says he was jailed for journalism
New York Times, Published on 02/10/2024
» BRUSSELS — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange told a rights group Tuesday that his imprisonment had set a "dangerous precedent" for arresting journalists and criminalising activities that were essential to the work of investigative journalists — his first public statement since being released from a British prison in June.
Cambodia charges journalist who exposed scam centres
Published on 01/10/2024
» A Cambodian court on Tuesday charged an investigative reporter known for exposing corruption and human trafficking, and whose arrest drew concern from rights groups and the US government, with “inciting social unrest”, meaning he may face two years in prison.
PM urges dialogue over Sondhi’s protest plans
Post Reporters, Published on 01/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has called on former protest leader Sondhi Limthongkul to not proceed with plans to launch a mass anti-government rally next year.
Golf club shares latest legal headache for PM
Post Reporters, Published on 01/10/2024
» Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has asked the Election Commission (EC) if Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra should be removed from her post for failing to divest her shares in a golf club until two weeks after she became premier.