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What's next for post-Thaksin Thailand?
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 08/09/2023
» The formation of a new coalition government under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has closed a two-decade chapter in Thai politics.
Gabon's strongman meets key groups after coup
AFP, Published on 02/09/2023
» LIBREVILLE - Gabon's new strongman General Brice Oligui Nguema on Friday stepped up contacts with national groups and foreign interests two days after heading a coup that ended 55 years of rule by the Bongo family.
Francis not the liberal Pope the world is keen for
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 04/09/2023
» Javier Milei, who is very likely to be elected president of Argentina in the October election, is fairly frank in his view of Pope Francis, a fellow Argentine. He calls Pope Francis "a Communist turd" and "the representative of the Evil One on Earth". Even for a ranter like Mr Milei, who ranks very high on the Trump scale of invective, that's rare praise.
Thailand to hold US security talks, PM says as he skips Asean
Published on 04/09/2023
» Thailand will hold discussions with the United States on security issues this month on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), according to new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Gabon coup leader sworn in as interim president
AFP, Published on 04/09/2023
» LIBREVILLE - General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a coup last week that toppled Gabon's 55-year-old dynasty, took the oath of office as interim president on Monday, promising to hold "free... (and) transparent elections" after an unspecified period.
Niger regime fires new broadside at France for backing ousted Bazoum
AFP, Published on 02/09/2023
» NIAMEY (NIGER) - Niger's military regime fired a new verbal broadside at France on Friday, accusing Paris of "blatant interference" by backing the country's ousted president as protestors rallied near a French base outside the capital Niamey.
Shooting oneself in the foot
News, Published on 02/09/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has had a series of setbacks of late, many of which were blamed on what some attributed to poorly screened election candidates.
HM King endorses cabinet
Published on 02/09/2023
» His Majesty the King has endorsed the list of cabinet ministers with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin concurrently serving as finance minister.
End hazing peril, reform military
Editorial, Published on 03/09/2023
» Army conscript Wichian Phueksom was tortured to death in an army camp over 12 years ago. Today, justice has still not been served.
You winning yet? Allies' scepticism irritates Ukraine
AFP, Published on 01/09/2023
» PARIS - Some of Ukraine's allies have started wondering whether the counteroffensive against Russia is getting bogged down, to the irritation of Kyiv which says it needs more weapons, not criticism.