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Thai protesters plaque removed after calls for royal reform

A plaque installed on the weekend by activists in Bangkok declaring Thailand…

What’s behind Thailand’s protests and what comes next?

A pro-democracy movement led by student groups has gathered pace across Thailand…

Thai protesters install ‘People’s Plaque’, call for royal reform

Thousands of protesters cheered as activists installed a new plaque Sunday declaring…

Red Bull heir to be prosecuted for hit-and-run: Thai AG

The heir to the Red Bull billions will be indicted for reckless…

Anonymous site ramps up ‘doxxing’ campaign against HK activists

by Rachel Blundy, with Esther Chan in Sydney Since her personal phone…

New Zealand plunges into recession as economy shrinks record 12%

New Zealand plunged into recession for the first time in a decade…

Japan’s new PM Suga pledges to tackle virus, kickstart economy

Japan’s new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga pledged Wednesday to keep coronavirus infections…

Swiss photographer not responsible for Hong Kong protest assault: lawyers

A Swiss photographer who closed a door on a Chinese mainlander moments…

India’s coronavirus cases pass 5 million

by Jalees Andrabi India’s total coronavirus cases passed five million on Wednesday,…

Yoshihide Suga named Japan’s new prime minister

by Hiroshi Hiyama/Sara Hussein Japan’s parliament on Wednesday elected Yoshihide Suga prime…