A court in northern Thailand recently made a significant decision that resonated not only within the country but also drew international attention. The court denied bail to Prof. Paul Chambers, an esteemed American academic facing allegations of violating Thailand’s stringent royal defamation law. This ruling has stirred debates and discussions on freedom of speech, legal
On a crisp day in Zurich, Switzerland, the then-South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol engaged with Korean residents. Little did he know that this seemingly routine interaction would mark the beginning of the end of his presidency. Fast forward to April 4, and South Korea’s Constitutional Court delivered a historic decision to dismiss Yoon from office,
On April 5, amidst much anticipation and debate, India’s President Droupadi Murmu granted her approval to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025. This significant piece of legislation has now evolved into the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act. Aptly acronymed as UMEED, which translates to “hope,” this new law marks a pivotal shift in
In the picturesque landscapes of Indonesia, a quiet but significant transformation is underway in the realm of national security and governance. At the helm of this evolution is none other than President Prabowo Subianto, whose strategic decisions have sparked discussions and concerns among various segments of society. Picture this scene: Indonesian soldiers engaged in live
In a historic ruling that shook the political landscape of South Korea, the Constitutional Court recently upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. This decision marked the culmination of a long and tumultuous saga that began when the National Assembly passed a bill calling for Yoon’s impeachment nearly four months ago. The impeachment proceedings were
— The Fall from Grace Once a monarch, now a controversial figure seeking to reclaim power – this is the story of former Nepal King, Gyanendra Shah. His reign came to an abrupt end in 2007 due to intense public opposition and demands for democracy. Fast forward to recent events in 2025, the streets of
Three months into his second term, President Donald Trump has been on a roll with a whirlwind of policies that aim to tighten his grip on power. His actions reflect a clear agenda to fortify his loyal circle and assert dominance in the political arena. Amidst this ambitious landscape lies Trump’s intricate dance with China—
In the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that shook northern Myanmar, a significant alliance of ethnic armed groups, known as the Three Brotherhood Alliance, has made a compassionate and significant announcement. This major rebel coalition in northern Myanmar declared a unilateral ceasefire lasting one month. The purpose? To pave the way for humanitarian relief efforts
The bustling city of Bangkok was plunged into chaos when a towering skyscraper, destined to be the pride of Thailand’s State Audit Office, crumbled to the ground during a devastating earthquake. The catastrophic event, which registered a staggering 7.7 magnitude on the Richter scale, sent shockwaves through the nation and claimed the lives of at
Liu Zhen-ya, known as “Yaya in Taiwan” to her 500,000 Douyin followers, found herself at the center of a storm brewing between Taiwan and China. Her videos advocating for the unification of Taiwan with China through military force sparked outrage and led to her deportation from Taiwan. It all began when Liu had her residency