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
Elephant Whisperers: Indian couple in Oscar-winning elephant film sue makers
Elephant Whispers tells the story of Bomman and Bellie as they care for an orphaned baby elephant.
2023-08-10 15:57
IAS, IPS and IFS: Is India stifling criticism by retired bureaucrats?
A new rule gives the federal government more power to withhold or withdraw pension of former bureaucrats.
2023-08-09 13:28
India parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Modi's government
PM Narendra Modi's government won't lose the no-confidence vote as it has a clear majority in parliament.
2023-08-08 13:25
Comedian and activist Eddie Izzard is planning to stand for UK parliament
Comedian and activist Eddie Izzard has announced on social media that she is hoping to stand as a member of parliament at the UK's next general election.
2023-08-04 23:52
Credit Suisse inquiry will keep files secret for 50 years - paper
ZURICH A parliamentary investigation into the collapse of Credit Suisse will keep its files closed for 50 years,
2023-07-15 16:18
Swiss parliamentary investigation into Credit Suisse collapse gets underway
By Noele Illien and John Revill BERN A Swiss parliamentary investigation into the role played by state institutions
2023-07-14 00:15
China top threat to UK economic security - Dowden
The government intervened in eight takeovers of UK firms by Chinese buyers last year, figures show
2023-07-11 13:56
Solomon Islands country profile
Provides an overview of Solomon Islands, including key facts about this Pacific island nation.
2023-06-30 19:45
Modi inaugurates new parliament building as part of New Delhi's makeover
NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's new parliament building on Sunday, a modern complex which is
2023-05-28 15:45
South Africa period poverty: 'I don't want anyone else to use rags for sanitary pads'
South African Tamara Magwashu grew up unable to afford pads or tampons - now she is changing that for others.
2023-05-28 08:19