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The failure of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat to gain enough support in his bid for the premiership is neither surprising nor unexpected, given the coordinated efforts of the conservative camp to block the young leader.

A recent joint statement by US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi "expressed deep concern about the deteriorating situation in Myanmar" and called for a constructive dialogue to aid the country's transition toward an inclusive federal democratic system. Unfortunately, the US-led sanctions policy has undercut this goal…

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s powerful anti-graft body issued an arrest notice for one of the city-state’s richest people, his company said on Friday, widening an investigation into rare high-level corruption.

LOS ANGELES: The death of Lisa Marie Presley, the singer-songwriter and only child of rock and roll legend Elvis, was caused by a bowl obstruction related to a prior weight loss surgery, medical examiners said.

A former award-winning teacher has been arrested on charges of duping more than 100 teachers through a Facebook scam advertising bookings for accommodations that he did not have.

Thailand has detected five cases of a new coronavirus XBB subvariant called EG.5.1 which is known to spread quickly but has mild symptoms, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.

The Ministry of Finance is preparing a backup plan to sustain the economy if delays in forming a new government affect budget disbursement for the 2024 fiscal year starting on Oct 1.

Nothing is quite like the pain of brain freeze from licking ice cream, but it's a small price to pay compared to the frozen delight that follows.

PAMPLONA, Spain: Six men were injured Friday during the eighth and final bull run of Spain's famed San Fermin festival, bringing to 35 the total number of daredevils wounded during this year's fiesta.