Protesters are seeking the removal of PM Prayuth Chan-ocha and reforms to the monarchy to curb the powers of King Maha Vajiralongkorn. ( read original story ...)
State of emergency in Thailand’s south extended for three months
Thailand's Emergency Situation Administration Committee (ESAC), chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, announced on (Dec 14) that the state of emergency in Thailand's restive southern ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Says It Doesn’t Know Ex-FBI Agent’s Fate, Ask U.S. About His CIA Ties
"Given that the US has admitted that he was on a secret CIA mission to Iran, perhaps the media should look to the U.S. government for any further information," Iranian mission to the United Nations ... ( read original story ...)
Oil Tanker Attacked at Saudi Port Amid Iran Tensions
A boat loaded with explosives attacked an oil tanker docked at the Saudi port city of Jeddah in what the authorities there called an act of terrorism, the latest in a string of strikes against the ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. blames Iran for abduction, death of ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson
For the first time, the U.S. government is formally blaming Iran for the presumed death of retired FBI agent Robert Levinson. ( read original story ...)
U.S. sanctions NATO ally Turkey over purchase of Russian defense system
The United States imposed long-anticipated sanctions on Turkey on Monday over Ankara's acquisition of Russian S-400 air defense systems, further complicating already strained ties between the two NATO ... ( read original story ...)
Aviva says goodbye Vietnam with £100m
Aviva has boosted its cash pile by £100 million by selling its business in Vietnam to Canada’s Manulife.The sale is the latest divestment by Aviva as it looks to concentrate on its British, Irish and ... ( read original story ...)
Groups: ICC prosecutor’s report a ‘ray of hope’ in Philippines’ rights situation
A preliminary examination determines if an alleged crime falls within ICC’s jurisdiction and if a full-blown investigation is needed. ( read original story ...)
Philippines targets deal for 25 million doses of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine
The Philippines aims to finalise negotiations with Sinovac Biotech this week to acquire 25 million doses of the Chinese company's COVID-19 vaccine for delivery by March, a coronavirus taskforce ... ( read original story ...)
Fishing boat washes up in Japan almost 10 years after it was lost in tsunami
Tiny boat swept away in 2011 disaster may have reached the waters off the US west coast ... ( read original story ...)