Showing 101-110 of 1,133 results
-
Indonesia dismisses UN experts' call to probe alleged abuses in Papua
Reuters, Published on 02/03/2022
» JAKARTA: Indonesia has dismissed a call by United Nations human rights experts for independent investigations into reports of "shocking abuses" against indigenous Papuans, saying that the Southeast Asian nation has already tackled the accusations.
-
Rebels in Indonesia's Papua shoot dead 8
AFP, Published on 04/03/2022
» Separatists in Indonesia's Papua province took responsibility Friday for the killing of eight technicians as they repaired a telecommunications mast in a remote area.
-
Following his dreams
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 23/02/2022
» American landscape architect and environmentalist Bill Bensley considers himself a complete novice in the art world since he has never trained as a painter. He picked up a paintbrush under the instruction of his dear friend and Caribbean-based painter Kate Spencer to manifest his unique perspective on life and surroundings. He also emulated other artists' styles and delved into the world of fauvism art, bursting with bold colours and a sense of humour. After several painting holidays with Spencer, Bensley eventually discovered his own path, which is full of gorgeous details and vivid colours with enchanting figures.
-
Queen cancels virtual audiences due to Covid
AFP, Published on 24/02/2022
» LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II cancelled two engagements on Thursday after she tested positive for coronavirus at the weekend, Buckingham Palace said.
-
Coups are all the rage again in beleaguered Africa
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 09/02/2022
» Military coups are back in fashion in Africa. There have been over 200 attempted coups in the continent since 1960, about half of them successful, but in the past two decades they had dropped to only two a year. Last year saw six, however, and there have been two already this year. The latest in Guinea-Bissau.
-
First death in Tonga volcano blast as nation remains cut off
AFP, Published on 18/01/2022
» SYDNEY - The first death from a massive underwater volcanic blast near the Pacific island nation of Tonga has been confirmed, as the extent of the damage remained unknown Monday.
-
Big-hearted artist's works on display at River City
Life, Published on 25/01/2022
» Amusing and enchanting artworks by internationally acclaimed architect Bill Bensley will be on display during "Love -- Camp -- Explore -- Dreams" at the RCB Galleria of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, from Friday to Feb 22.
-
At least 18 dead after clash, fire at club in Indonesia's West Papua
AFP, Published on 25/01/2022
» At least 18 people were killed during clashes between two groups at a club in the town of Sorong in Indonesia's West Papua province, police said Tuesday, with most dying after the nightspot caught fire in the violence.
-
At least 18 dead after clash, fire at club in Indonesia's West Papua: police
AFP, Published on 25/01/2022
» SORONG (INDONESIA) - At least 18 people were killed during clashes between two groups at a club in the town of Sorong in Indonesia's West Papua province, police said Tuesday, with most dying after the night spot caught fire in the violence.
-
Public needed to curb fake news
News, Editorial, Published on 23/01/2022
» Fake news -- either in the form of misinformation or disinformation -- has contributed to social and political conflicts, and according to a recent report on by researchers under USAID, it has shaped public opinion in some Asian countries. While critics call on tech companies and governments to solve the problem, increasing digital literacy among the public is the best solution to fake news.
Your recent history
-
Recently searched
-
Recently viewed links
Did you find what you were looking for? Have you got some comments for us?
