In a groundbreaking move, UK Minister for Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan embarked on her maiden voyage to Cambodia from March 2-4, marking a historic stride in bilateral relations. The purpose of her visit goes beyond mere diplomatic formalities as it endeavors to fortify ties in trade, economic development, and, significantly, education. The primary focus of discussions […]
Read MoreIn a surprising turn of events, a Thai court on Monday acquitted former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who is currently living in exile, on charges of mishandling funds for a government project in 2013. This marks the latest legal victory for the influential Shinawatra family, following the recent parole release of Yingluck’s brother, former premier […]
Read MoreThe international community must take “targeted action” to restrict the Myanmar junta’s access to arms, jet fuel and foreign currency to prevent it from committing “atrocities” against its people, the U.N. human rights chief said on Friday. “I repeat my call to the international community to refocus its energy on preventing atrocities against all people […]
Read MorePhnom Penh (AsiaNews/Agencies) – After Hun Sen handed power over to his eldest son, Hun Manet, last August, his youngest son, Many, is getting the post of deputy prime minister, following a unanimous vote by the Cambodian parliament. Hun Many, who was already Minister of Civil Service in his brother’s cabinet, is now the eleventh […]
Read MoreIn the wake of a nationwide conscription law, Myanmars junta is seeking to recruit Rohingya muslims to join their army. They are offering freedom of movement to those restricted to camps from displacement in the Rakhine state as a way to entice them into military service. Legal experts say that the drive is illegal since […]
Read MoreVietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet on Friday said that Vietnam wants to further enhance bilateral economic, trade and investment ties with India, with whom his country already shares a robust and promising relationship. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the third day of the Raisina Dialogue 2024 here, the visiting minister said, […]
Read MoreThe relics of Lord Buddha are set to be received by Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin later today. Ahead of the ceremony, Thavisin arrived at the Royal Ground Sanam Luang in Bangkok on Friday. The relics are going to be ushered into the ceremonial ground. The procession is underway as holy relics of Lord Buddha […]
Read MoreNine members of the United Nations Security Council condemned “indiscriminate” airstrikes by Myanmar’s military against civilians before an envoy briefed the council Monday as part of regional efforts to implement a peace plan that has so far been largely ineffective. The plan, adopted in April 2021 shortly after the military seized power in a takeover […]
Read MoreMyanmar people have suffered soaring prices for almost all commodities in the three-year period since the February 2021 coup, reports The Irrawaddy. Rice and edible oil are among their most basic needs and the most important commodities found in every kitchen in Myanmar. The price of premium quality rice was around $16.50 per sack in […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki today said the absolute power granted to the Yang di Pertuan Agong should not be questioned by anyone. He also expressed his gratitude to Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah for consistently defending and upholding the institution of the Malay Rulers during his reign […]
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