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Madagascar protests continue despite sacking of government
AFP, Published on 30/09/2025
» ANTANANARIVO - Protesters in Madagascar gathered for new demonstrations Tuesday, a day after President Andry Rajoelina sacked his government in a bid to quell days of unrest that has left 22 people dead, according to the United Nations.
India plans mega-dam to counter China water fears
AFP, Published on 30/09/2025
» RIEW (INDIA) - On a football field ringed by misty mountains, the air rang with fiery speeches as tribesmen protested a planned mega-dam -- India's latest move in its contest with China over Himalayan water.
Madagascar president sacks government following deadly protests
AFP, Published on 30/09/2025
» ANTANANARIVO - Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Monday sacked his government following days of deadly unrest which the United Nations said has left at least 22 people dead.
Social justice the key to prosperity
Oped, Published on 30/09/2025
» Thirty years ago, 186 countries met in Copenhagen for the first Social Summit for Social Development. The gathering was the largest meeting of world leaders ever at the time. By the end of the summit, their agenda was clear: the challenges faced by our societies are global, and so are the solutions.
Analyst urges narrower interest rate spread
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2025
» The new governor of the Bank of Thailand is being urged to prioritise narrowing the spread between lending and deposit interest rates, which is the highest in Southeast Asia, while also managing the baht to align with regional currencies.
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.
Russia warns West as Ukraine secures Patriot defences
AFP, Published on 28/09/2025
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - Russia issued a warning Saturday to NATO powers that are considering firmer responses to alleged Russian incursions, as Ukraine said it for the first time received a US-made Patriot system from Israel to ramp up defences.
Fearing US invasion, Venezuela to hold emergency drills
AFP, Published on 27/09/2025
» CARACAS — Venezuela, on high alert over a military deployment of the United States off its coast that has stirred invasion fears, will hold disaster preparedness drills on Saturday as President Nicolas Maduro mulls invoking emergency powers.
Introducing the new cybercrime treaty
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 27/09/2025
» Next month, a key Asean nation will host a raft of countries for the signing ceremony for a new cybercrime treaty. Its full (and rather wordy) title is: the "United Nations Convention against Cybercrime; Strengthening International Cooperation for Combating Certain Crimes Committed by Means of Information and Communications Technology Systems and for the Sharing of Evidence in Electronic Form of Serious Crimes".
New tourism minister eyes domestic spending
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/09/2025
» Thailand’s new tourism and sports minister wants to see the sector return to its healthy pre-pandemic level next year, prioritising budget usage to subsidise local consumption rather than giving handouts to foreign tourists.