Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra returns to a politically divided Thailand after 15 years of self-exile
Thaksin Shinawatra, the ousted fugitive former prime minister of Thailand, returned to the country Tuesday for the first time after more than 15 years in self-exile, reintroducing a towering and divisive figure at a time when the kingdom's often fraught political scene is in a fresh state of flux.
2023-08-22 13:27
Thaksin Returns From Exile After Deal With Former Thai Foes
Back in 2008, the last time Thaksin Shinawatra stepped foot in Thailand, he was adored among the nation’s
2023-08-22 13:24
Fukushima nuclear disaster: Japan to release treated water this week
The controversial plan will proceed despite opposition from local fishermen and neighbouring countries.
2023-08-22 12:57
Singapore Gives Nod to Three to Compete in Presidential Election
Singapore’s elections department said that three candidates will run for president in a vote on Sept. 1 after
2023-08-22 12:51
Biggest India Fund Turns to Cash on Bets RBI Will Hike Rates
India’s biggest asset manager is bolstering its cash holdings on bets the central bank will raise borrowing costs
2023-08-22 12:15
The Science Behind Japan's Plan to Empty Nuclear Wastewater Into Pacific
Twisted sections of a reactor unit remain exposed at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant and a crushed metal
2023-08-22 11:24
China Ramps Up Fight With Yuan Bears to Stop Selloff Spiraling
China extended two lines of yuan defense, pushing up funding costs in the offshore market to squeeze shorts
2023-08-22 11:22
Cambodia’s Hun Sen Seals Political Dynasty as Son Becomes PM
Cambodia’s parliament voted on Tuesday to approve a new government led by the son of outgoing leader Hun
2023-08-22 10:52
A key Russia-friendly bloc may decide to expand. Who stands to benefit?
Members of the BRICS economic group of major emerging economies are meeting this week in South Africa for a summit that could determine the future of the bloc -- and how hard it pushes back against a world order it sees as unfairly dominated by the West.
2023-08-22 09:53
Trump’s Bond Set at $200,000 in Georgia Election Fraud Case
Donald Trump agreed to a $200,000 bond in the Georgia criminal case accusing him of leading a conspiracy
2023-08-22 06:54
What to know about the first Republican debate
At least seven candidates will use the debate to make their case to likely Republican voters this week.
2023-08-22 05:46
Key facts about India's Chandrayaan-3 moon mission
By Nivedita Bhattacharjee BENGALURU (Reuters) -India's space agency is closing in on an attempt to land a spacecraft on the
2023-08-22 05:18