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People’s Party preparing defence in ethics case
Online Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026
» The People’s Party has outlined a three-part defence strategy as it prepares for a possible Supreme Court hearing in the high-profile ethics case involving 44 former MPs of its predecessor, the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP).
Malaysian ex-PM ordered to repay $1.3bn to looted fund
Published on 31/03/2026
» KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian court on Tuesday ordered jailed former prime minister Najib Razak to pay $1.3 billion to a former unit of the scandal-tainted state fund 1MDB, state media reported.
DSI drops Phra Dhammajayo case
News, Published on 30/03/2026
» The case against Phra Dhammajayo has been terminated after exceeding the 10-year statute of limitations, bringing an end to long-running proceedings without a trial.
DSI clarifies stance on case of missing ex-abbot
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) clarified its handling of the case involving Phra Dhammajayo, former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, following a decision by prosecutors to scrap it after the statute of limitations expired.
Tiger Woods charged with DUI after Florida crash
AFP, Published on 28/03/2026
» MIAMI - Golf superstar Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after being involved in a rollover car crash in Florida on Friday, law enforcement officials said.
People’s Party has an apology problem
Published on 28/03/2026
» The People’s Party (PP), long marketed as a clean, reformist and forward-looking political force, is confronting a hard truth of electoral politics: while an apology can calm a storm, repeated apologies for serious failures can erode the very brand they are meant to protect.
France calls Olympic gender test ‘a step backwards’
AFP, Published on 27/03/2026
» PARIS - France on Friday called the International Olympic Committee’s new policy on gender testing to determine eligibility to compete in women’s events a “step backwards”, but other countries welcomed the move.
Ex-midwife becomes first female Archbishop of Canterbury
AFP, Published on 26/03/2026
» CANTERBURY, England - A former nurse made history Wednesday when she was enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman to lead the centuries-old mother church of the world’s 85 million-strong Anglican community.
Pope Leo says aerial military strikes should be banned
Reuters, Published on 23/03/2026
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo sharply criticised aerial bombardments on Monday, saying they are indiscriminate and should be banned, in his latest anti-war comments as the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its fourth week. Leo, the first US pope, did not specifically mention the expanding conflict in a meeting with executives and staff from Italy's ITA Airways, but he strongly decried the use of airpower in warfare.
Brazil starts to restrict minors' access to social media
AFP, Published on 18/03/2026
» BRASíLIA — Brazil began implementing new measures on Tuesday to restrict minors' access to social media and prevent them from viewing violent or illegal content.