Rungthiwa Pimphanit waited months for a long-promised cash handout of 10,000 baht ($307) from Thailand’s ruling party, which she backed in 2023 elections, but now the scheme to stimulate a stalling economy has been put on ice. “I’m very disappointed and angry,” said the 34-year-old government employee from the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lam […]
Read MoreBoeing expects Chinese airlines to resume orders that were paused during the trade war with the United States, but analysts warn supply chain constraints and tariff uncertainties could slow actual deliveries. Kelly Ortberg, CEO of the American aircraft giant, said Chinese airlines have confirmed they would begin taking deliveries of Boeing planes this month after […]
Read MoreSouth Korea’s Industry Ministry said on Monday it will respond to the looming 50% US tariff on steel products as part of its trade discussions with Washington in order to minimise the impact on industry. US President Donald Trump said on Friday he planned to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% from […]
Read MoreDEIR AL-BALAH: An Israeli strike on a residential building in the Gaza Strip on Monday killed 14 people, mostly women and children, according to health officials. The Shifa and Al-Ahli hospitals confirmed the toll from the strike in the built-up Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, saying five women and seven children were among those […]
Read MoreThe Philippines and the European Union have agreed to start a dialogue on security and defence in order to tackle emerging threats like cyber attacks and foreign interference, Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo said on Monday. The announcement came during the visit to Manila of EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas for meetings with Manalo as […]
Read MoreDhaka : The National Consensus Commission has already consumed sufficient time and it is still possible to hold the national election by December this year, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said today (2 June). “I believe they are sincere — but they have wasted a significant amount of time. “We’ve given our detailed opinion […]
Read MoreDHAKA, June 1, 2025;— Indonesian Vice Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir on Monday called for enhanced trade, investment, and cultural ties between Bangladesh and Southeast Asia’s largest nation, saying Jakarta is eager to deepen its engagement with Dhaka. Mr. Nasir made the remarks during a meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the […]
Read MoreBy Dr. Robert M. Cutler Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s visit to Kazakhstan marks a pivotal moment in the deepening relationship between the two nations. This diplomatic mission comes on the heels of historical ties reinforced by Pope Benedict XVI’s 2022 visit to the Central Asian nation, where he met with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Benedict’s trip […]
Read MoreAlan RoblesandRaissa Robles As the dust settles from the shock of the Philippines’ midterm election, it is clear that President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and his dynastic rivals, the Dutertes, have fought to a stalemate, with both camps securing an equal number of Senate seats. This political deadlock ensures that the immediate focus of national politics […]
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud said on Saturday that the kingdom will jointly offer with Qatar financial support to state employees in Syria. “The kingdom will provide with Qatar joint financial support to state employees in Syria,” Bin Farhan said during a press conference with his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shibani in […]
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