ASEAN IN FOCUS

Three candidates nominated for Singapore president vote

SINGAPORE, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - Three candidates were nominated Tuesday to run next week in Singapore's first contested presidential…

Philippines says resupply mission reaches remote South China Sea outpost

MANILA, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines said a resupply mission had reached a remote outpost in the disputed…

Thaksin’s return: From exile to 8 years’ jail sentence in Thailand

BANGKOK, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra returned to the kingdom Tuesday after 15 years in…

Thai parliament elects Srettha Thavisin as PM: AFP count

BANGKOK, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - Thai lawmakers approved tycoon Srettha Thavisin as the kingdom's new prime minister on Tuesday,…

Ex-PM Thaksin returns to Thailand after 15 years in exile

BANGKOK, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - Thailand's divisive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra returned to the kingdom Tuesday, after 15 years in…

Plane carrying former Thai PM Thaksin lands in Bangkok: local media

BANGKOK, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - Thailand's divisive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra touched down by private jet in Bangkok…

Filipino communities in US Southwest alerted; Hurricane Hilary precautions advised

The Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles is urging all Filipinos in Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Arizona to be prepared…

Ten killed in light plane crash near Malaysian capital

A light plane crashed into a four-lane road near Malaysia's capital on Thursday, killing eight people on board and two…

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