Thailand’s same-sex marriage law could add 4 million tourists and $2 billion in tourism revenue per year, according to a report commissioned by Agoda.
Families of American Oct. 7 Hamas attack victims sue Iran for ‘crucial role’ in supporting massacre
The families of American victims of Hamas’ deadly attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, have accused Iran in a lawsuit of supporting the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust while accusing the Islamic Republic of being directly involved in the assault …
Super typhoon Man-Yi makes landfall on Philippines main island
A super typhoon has made second landfall on the Philippines’ main island of Luzon, with forecasters warning of “life-threatening storm surge”, heavy rains and severe winds.
Pakistan’s Top Cleric Declares VPN Use Un-Islamic
Pakistan’s top body of clerics has declared the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) as being against Islamic laws, officials stated on Monday. The Ministry of Interior is seeking a ban on the …
Bank Indonesia to keep rates steady on Nov. 20 to stabilise battered rupiah
Bank Indonesia will leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, aiming to protect the rupiah from further depreciation amid concerns U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s policies could spur dollar …
Is Thailand the next big LGBTQ wedding destination? Insiders think so
With its legalisation of gay marriage, there is growing interest in holding LGBTQ weddings in Thailand. Insiders expect a gradual increase On September 24, Thailand celebrated the landmark passage of …
Ex-Canadian minister says he was alleged target of Iran assassination plot
Canadian authorities reportedly foiled the alleged assassination attempt on Irwin Cotler.
Health workers go on trial in Turkey accused of private care scheme linked to 10 infant deaths
Doctors, nurses and an ambulance driver are among health care workers on trial accused of causing at least 10 infant deaths linked to a scheme to defraud Turkey’s social security system.
Vietnam Will Keep Coal-Fired Power Plants Running at High Levels Next Year
Vietnamese government officials said the country expects its coal-fired power plants will operate at significant levels in 2025 to support increased demand for electricity across the country. The …
High-speed railway to surpass planes as Vietnam’s top travel option
Vietnamese readers believe the proposed north-south high-speed railway, with competitive travel times and ticket costs, could become Vietnam’s preferred travel option, surpassing both air travel and …