Commentary: The politics of Malaysia PM Anwar’s trips to Saudi Arabia and China
No amount of positive coverage from Malaysia PM Anwar’s trip to China will change perceptions that he was intentionally snubbed by Saudi leadership during a recent trip, says CNA’s Leslie Lopez.Continue Reading
DiCaprio testifies in 1MDB-linked fraud trial
Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio takes the stand as a witness in the trial of rapper Pras Michel.Continue Reading
Belize reaffirms ties with Taipei as Taiwanese president visits
BELIZE CITY: The prime minister of Belize gave Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen a welcome diplomatic boost during her visit on Monday (Apr 3), underlining his nation’s support for Taiwan after rival China gained a new regional ally last month. Tsai’s visit comes a week after Honduras severed diplomatic relations withContinue Reading
Spy balloon sent data to China in real time – report
The craft gathered intelligence from military bases for days before it was shot down, US media reports.Continue Reading
Man shot dead near cop station
A man died after he was shot multiple times just 300 metres from a police station in Bangkok Noi district on Sunday night, the police said yesterday.Continue Reading
Police nationwide ordered to gear up for campaign clashes
National police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas has ordered police units nationwide to be prepared for potential disorder during campaign rallies.Continue Reading
3 face murder rap after uni girl’s death
Warrants have been issued for the arrests of three Chinese men in connection with the kidnap and murder of a Chinese university student whose body was found dumped in a ditch in Nonthaburi province on Saturday.Continue Reading
Prayut names chosen successor
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said if he’s able to return as premier after the May 14 general election, he would want United Thai Nation (UTN) Party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga to succeed him when his eight-year limit as prime minister expires in 2025.Continue Reading
‘E-war room’ to help monitor campaigns
The Election Commission (EC) has joined forces with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) to set up an “e-war room” to monitor upcoming election campaign activities online.Continue Reading
Sri Lanna park to be made ‘disaster zone’
CHIANG MAI: Authorities are preparing to declare Sri Lanna National Park a disaster zone due to the ongoing wildfires in the area.Continue Reading