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Thailand's King Sacks Six Palace Officials for 'Evil Actions'
In a week of palace intrigue which has gripped the Thai public, King Maha Vajiralongkorn has stripped his consort, 34-year-old former royal bodyguard Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi, of her noble title and military ranks.
Mohajir Group Urges US to Raise Issue With Pakistan Govt, Take Steps to End Persecution of Community
Mohajirs are Urdu-speaking immigrants who left India in 1947 during the Partition and settled in Pakistan. A large chunk of them are settled in Sindh province.
China Plans to Replace Hong Kong's Pro-Beijing Leader Carrie Lam After Months of Unrest: Report
So far the central government in Beijing has given its support to Carrie Lam and the Hong Kong police, calling the demonstrators 'rioters' and condemning the violence.
Weighing More Than 200 Kgs, Amazon's Pirarucu is One of World's Largest Freshwater Fish
The enormous animal, once threatened with extinction, is now on dinner plates in Rio de Janeiro's fanciest restaurants, thanks to a number of chefs who have championed the delicacy, and the indigenous communities who ensure its continued survival.
Justin Trudeau's Liberals to Retain Power, Form Minority Govt in Canada: Report
A minority government in the 338-seat House of Commons would leave Trudeau in a weakened position and needing the support of left-leaning opposition parties to push through key pieces of legislation.
Thai King Strips Royal Consort of All Titles for 'Disloyalty and 'Ambition' to Match Queen's Position
Former royal bodyguard Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi - known by her nickname "Koi" -- was gifted the title on the king's 67th birthday on July 28, the first time in nearly a century a Thai monarch has taken a consort.
Unfazed by Sanctions, China Issues Stinging Rebuke of US at Beijing Defense Forum
Wei said China wouldn't accept or be intimidated by such an approach, which he extended to 'long-arm jurisdiction', China's pejorative term for US sanctions on countries such as China, North Korea and Iran.
Canada's Trudeau, His 'Sunny Ways' Darkened by Scandals, Seeks to Retain Power in Election
Trudeau, 47, the Liberal Party leader, was endorsed by former Democratic US President Barack Obama in the final stretch of the campaign and is viewed as one of the last remaining progressive leaders among the world's major democracies.
With Pan-Islamism & Quid Pro Quo Agenda in Mind, Turkey has Become One of Pak’s Strongest Allies
As Turkey’s negotiations to become part of the European Union hit a brick wall, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan turned his attention to the Islamic world. In these efforts, Pakistan emerged as a major strategic partner.
Canada Election Puts Spotlight on Oil-climate Divide, Voters Condemn Trudeau's Strict Green Policies
And many voters here feel the last four years of Justin Trudeau's Liberal government, with the stricter environmental policies it has rolled out, has hurt them.
Rohingya Refugees Living in Bangladesh Agree Move to Bay of Bengal Island, Says Official
Some 740,000 Rohingya fled Myanmar in August 2017 in the face of a military crackdown, joining 200,000 refugees already in makeshift tent settlements at Cox's Bazar.
India to Appeal against UK Move on Couple's Extradition for Murdering Adopted Son, Kin
India had made an extradition request for the couple, which had been turned down by London court. Now, Indian authorities have got permission from the UK High Court to appeal for the extradition on murder charges.
'Hopefully the First of Many to Come': Google CEO Sundar Pichai Hails All-woman Spacewalk
NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir made history by embarking on the first ever all-female spacewalk, conducting a service task of replacing a damaged battery outside the International Space Station.
Oil Giant Saudi Aramco Plans to Delay Initial Public Offering: Report
The move could delay stock market trading of the oil giant to December or January instead of November, the person said. The company is expected to be valued at between $1.5 and $2 trillion, making it the biggest ever.
Jeffrey Epstein-linked French Modelling Agent Accused of Sexual Harassment
The Paris prosecutor's office said Thursday the woman is being questioned by investigators about her complaint against modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel.
Qatar Pledges to End 'Kafala' Employment Laws That Tie Foreign Workers to Employers
The ILO says workers in Qatar would be able to freely change employers under draft laws described as being 'expected to come into force by January 2020'.