In a move reshaping Thailand's political future, the conservative Bhumjaithai Party, fresh from a decisive election win, has agreed to form a coalition government with the once-dominant, Thaksin-backed Pheu Thai Party. This alliance bridges a deep historical divide, promising stability amid border tensions and economic challenges.
A stark new survey from ICAS shows nearly 80% of Scotland's chartered accountants are pessimistic about the economic outlook, demanding a long-term strategic vision from government over short-term fixes.
Indonesia has initiated training for a contingent of up to 8,000 soldiers, becoming the first nation to formally commit troops to a U.S.-proposed international security force for Gaza. The move, part of a broader postwar plan, has ignited domestic debate over costs, mandates, and the nation's foreign policy direction.
A joint venture between developer Helical and Transport for London's property arm has secured major financing from PIMCO Prime Real Estate for a landmark office scheme above Paddington Station, highlighting sustained investor appetite for top-tier London assets.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, has won a parliamentary majority in the nation's first election since the 2024 youth-led uprising. The vote marks a dramatic political shift after the ouster and conviction of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan has lost 85% of the vision in his right eye, his legal team reported to the Supreme Court, escalating concerns over his health and treatment in detention.
A late-night shooting at a dormitory on the campus of South Carolina State University, a historically Black institution, has left two students dead and another wounded, triggering a lockdown and canceling classes as state investigators are called in.
In a landmark legal move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has petitioned a court to revoke the citizenship of two Palestinian men convicted of terrorism, marking the first application of a contentious 2021 deportation law. The action has reignited debates over loyalty, equality, and the rule of law in Israel.
As Germany's storied auto industry grapples with the electric transition and fierce Chinese competition, a far-right-linked union is capitalizing on worker anxiety. Campaigning at factory gates, the group aims to win seats on influential works councils, providing the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party a new platform to reach blue-collar voters.
In a rare admission, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined a strategy of engineered dollar scarcity to cripple Iran's economy, a move analysts say triggered mass protests and a deadly crackdown, marking a shift towards overt economic warfare.
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong acknowledged Seoul's expression of regret over alleged drone flights as 'sensible' but delivered a sharp warning that any future violations would meet a 'terrible response,' amid a widening South Korean probe into the incidents.
Thailand's political landscape shifts as the third-place Pheu Thai Party agrees to join a coalition government led by election winner Bhumjaithai, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed Friday.
In his first interview since the release of millions of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak acknowledges regret over his 15-year association with the convicted sex offender, while defending his post-conviction contacts and addressing controversial remarks caught on tape.
Denmark will deploy four advanced F-35 fighter jets to NATO's newly established 'Arctic Sentry' mission, bolstering the alliance's northern flank amid heightened regional tensions.
China has introduced comprehensive new guidelines aimed at curbing monopolistic practices among major internet platforms, marking a significant escalation in regulatory oversight of the country's tech sector.
Cyclone Gezani has claimed at least 38 lives and displaced over 12,000 people after battering eastern Madagascar. The storm, one of the most powerful in decades, is now forecast to regain strength and strike southern Mozambique, prompting urgent evacuations.
A popular Chinese odd-job platform has withdrawn a service allowing users to hire proxies to perform traditional bows to elderly relatives during Lunar New Year visits, igniting a fierce online debate over the commodification of filial piety and the limits of China's booming gig economy.
After 17 years abroad, Tarique Rahman stands on the brink of becoming Bangladesh's next Prime Minister, marking a dramatic political reversal for the scion of the Zia dynasty and setting the stage for a nation grappling with deep divisions.
The Pentagon has ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to redeploy to the Middle East, marking a significant escalation of U.S. naval power in the region amid stalled nuclear negotiations and heightened rhetoric between Washington and Tehran.
Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland faces formal charges of aggravated corruption following a police investigation into his alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein, his legal team confirms. The case emerges amid a widening scandal that also implicates the Norwegian royal family.
