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China‘s foreign ministry said on Tuesday (April 4) that the United States strengthening its military deployment in the Philippines would only lead to more tension and less peace and stability in the region. It is driven by a zero-sum mentality, spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing when asked about the Philippines allowing
Finland’s accession to NATO on Tuesday will be a direct result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said, adding the alliance would ensure that Sweden also becomes a full-fledged member. DIPLOMACY Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday that Finland’s accession to NATO and NATO’s move to increase its own combat-readiness increased the risk of conflict. China has a moral
Incumbent Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today (Tuesday) that he is happy with 22 as the election number of his United Thai Nation Party, saying that any number is fine for him. A senior member of the Thai Liberal Party, however, says 22 may not be a lucky number. Prayut said that the election numbers
Most party leaders and their constituency candidates for Bangkok gathered at the Bangkok Youth Centre this morning to register for the May 14th general election and to draw election numbers for their parties and candidates. Supporters also showed up to offer moral support, generating a concert-like atmosphere. Democrat Party campaign chief for Bangkok, Watanya Bunnag,
08:50 Prayut Chan-o-Cha and Prawit Wongsuwan, both to be prime ministerial candidates, sit together at the Bangkok Youth Centre and support their parties’ candidates. Election Commission to draw candidate numbers soon. 08.00 Paetongtarn Shinawatra, prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai party, arrives at the registration venue in Din Daeng. 07:43 Colourful political party supporters, resembling
Bangkok police are ready to provide security and to facilitate traffic flow around the Thai-Japanese youth centre in the Din Daeng area, which will be the venue for Bangkok’s election candidate registrations, starting tomorrow (Monday). Pol Maj-Gen Chokchai Ngamwong, deputy commissioner of Metropolitan Police Bureau, said today that Din Daeng police will be supported by
Thailand’s major political parties have been paying lip service to foreign policy and its great importance to Thailand, but not many of them are highlighting their policies as part of their party platforms in the 2023 election campaign. The view among politicians is that statements on foreign policy, no matter how relevant or important to
ANKARA, March 30 (Reuters) – Turkey’s parliament approved a bill on Thursday to allow Finland to join NATO, clearing the way for the country to become part of the Western defence alliance as war rages in Ukraine. The Turkish parliament was the last among the 30 members of the alliance to ratify Finland’s membership after Hungary’s legislature approved a
Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, prosecutors and defense lawyers said Thursday, making him the first former U.S. president to face a criminal charge and jolting his bid to retake the White House. The charges remained under seal late Thursday, but the investigation centered on payments made during the 2016 presidential
