Thailand’s government is taking legal action in an attempt to force US social media companies to remove content relating to student protesters’ controversial criticism of the country’s monarchy in a ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Unlikely to Welcome International Tourists in 2020
Despite the absence of tourism’s drain on its economy, Thailand is holding off on reopening to foreign visitors as other Asian nations see renewed COVID-19 outbreaks. ( read original story ...)
Turkey seeks to resolve energy exploration dispute with Greece
Tensions rose when Ankara sent an exploration vessel on Monday to a disputed area of the Mediterranean, days after Greece signed a maritime deal with Egypt. ( read original story ...)
France to increase Mediterranean troop presence over Turkey gas explorations
French President Macron said he will increase military presence in the Mediterranean over "unilateral" gas explorations by Turkey. He called on Ankara to cease the explorations in order to allow a ... ( read original story ...)
Investors should note that Japan is dismantling some old defences
These dense webs of equity ownership have often been a source of frustration among investors — and not just because. The tendency for cross-holders to vote steadfastly with management means the ... ( read original story ...)
England and Pakistan both have hurdles to overcome in second Test
The hosts must cope without the input of Stokes while the tourists must bounce back having had just five days to recover from the first Test defeat ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s first transgender public official breaks conservative mold
As a trans woman, Hendrika Kelan overcame social barriers in conservative Indonesia to win the support of her community. Active in the Catholic Church, Kelan says she has always tried to serve others. ( read original story ...)
Kamala Harris VP pick cheered by many in India
"Now that Ms. Harris has got the VP ticket, her popularity will only grow in India." Although Pande feels a sense of pride over Harris' achievements, she said it was important to remember that Harris ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus in India: Did men do more housework during lockdown?
Did Indian men do more housework during the Covid-19 lockdown? Preliminary data suggests they did, but is it enough to say that Indian homes are becoming more gender equal? The BBC's Geeta Pandey in ... ( read original story ...)
Riots Over Facebook Posts About Prophet Muhammad In Bengaluru, India, Leave Three Dead
The original post has since been deleted and police have arrested the person allegedly responsible for the post about the Muslim holy figure. ( read original story ...)