Thaksin Secures Bail Amid Politically Charged Legal Battles in Thailand
Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra is bailed as Thai courts handle cases against key political figures, highlighting a confrontation with the conservative elite.
Thailand Becomes First Southeast Asian Nation to Approve Same-Sex Marriages
Human rights advocates celebrate as Thailand's upper house passes a bill allowing marriage equality.
China Blamed for Removing Culture and Religion from Uighur Village Names
Analysis finds that around 630 villages in Xinjiang renamed between 2009 and 2023, reflecting the Chinese Communist Party's ideology.
Kim Pledges Firm Backing for Russia in Ukraine as Putin Visits North Korea
President Vladimir Putin acknowledges North Korean support on Ukraine, signaling growing ties between the two nations.
China's Intent to Detain Foreigners in South China Sea Sparks Controversy
The Philippines challenges China's new maritime regulations in the UN, fueling the dispute in the South China Sea.
Tensions Rise as China and Philippines Clash Over South China Sea Incident
Two vessels from China and the Philippines have collided in the disputed South China Sea, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Australia's Albanese and China's Li Conduct 'Frank' Discussions in Canberra
Premier Li Qiang, the highest-ranking Chinese leader to visit Australia since 2017, engages in open talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Complexities in Thailand's Senate Selection Process Under Judicial Scrutiny
The meticulous and contentious procedure of selecting Thailand's new Senate faces allegations of being unlawful.
South Korea Fires Warning Shots As North Korean Soldiers Cross Border
North Korean soldiers crossed the border into South Korea, prompting warning shots, amidst escalating tensions and increased border activity.
Putin's Visit to North Korea After 24 Years
Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, marking the first visit in over two decades.
Chinese Activist Jailed for Five Years on Subversion Charges
Journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin has been sentenced to five years in prison, alongside Labour activist Wang Jianbing who received a three-and-a-half-year sentence.
Forcibly Displaced Population Doubles to 120 Million in the Last Decade
One in 69 individuals globally is forcibly displaced due to conflict, violence, persecution, and human rights abuses, according to a report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
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