Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office, ruling that he had “grossly” violated ethical standards by appointing a former prisoner to a ministerial position. The decision has heightened the prospect of political turmoil and a shakeup within the ruling coalition. Srettha, a real estate tycoon, becomes the fourth Thai prime […]
The United Arab Emirates has taken a stance against Russia’s efforts to circumvent Western sanctions by refusing entry to its ports for any vessels from Eswatini, a country Russia is using to create a “shadow fleet” of ships. “Using a ‘shadow fleet’ to smuggle oil while concealing its origin, in order to circumvent Western economic […]
Japan, a nation frequently experiencing earthquakes, issued its inaugural “megaquake advisory” last week in response to a powerful earthquake that struck off the southeastern coast of Kyushu. The magnitude 7.1 quake resulted in no fatalities or severe damage, but the advisory has sparked widespread confusion and anxiety among the population, accustomed to regular seismic activity, […]
In a surprise announcement on Wednesday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated he will not participate in the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership vote in September. This decision opens the path for a new prime minister to take office. Kishida’s term as LDP president, which he won in 2021, is set to expire in […]
A helicopter pilot was killed and several people were injured early Monday when a helicopter crashed onto the roof of an Australian hotel during an unauthorized flight, according to authorities. The New Zealand Herald identified the pilot as 23-year-old Blake Wilson. The aviation company Nautilus Aviation confirmed that Wilson was one of its employees but […]
The Houthi rebels in Yemen stormed the headquarters of the United Nations’ Human Rights Office in the capital, Sanaa, seizing documents, furniture, and vehicles, a senior U.N. official said Tuesday. This seizure is the latest escalation in the Houthis’ crackdown on individuals working with the U.N., aid agencies, and foreign embassies. The crackdown coincides with […]