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Uncertainty Looms Over Thailand’s Next Prime Minister as Disqualification Ruling Looms
Thailand’s electoral landscape has been embroiled in yet another hurdle as the country’s election body seeks a court ruling on whether newly elected lawmaker Pita Limjaroenrat should be disqualified for breaching election regulations. The progressive politician’s bid to become Thailand’s next prime minister now hangs in the balance. According to the Election Commission, Pita Limjaroenrat’s
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Japan’s Supreme Court Rules Against Bathroom Restrictions for Transgender Individuals
Japan’s Supreme Court recently made a historic ruling on LGBTQ rights in the workplace, specifically addressing the issue of bathroom restrictions for transgender individuals. This case involved an employee at the country’s trade ministry who, identifying as a transgender woman, was denied access to women’s toilets and forced to use restrooms on separate floors. According
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Heightened Tensions: China Sends Record Number of Warplanes Near Taiwan
Recent developments in the Taiwan Strait have brought attention to the escalating tensions between China and Taiwan. China’s latest show of force saw the deployment of the largest number of warplanes into sensitive areas around Taiwan since April. This move follows visits by U.S. and Canadian lawmakers to the democratic island. As the region braces
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Pakistan’s Economic Crisis: A Race Against Time to Secure IMF Bailout
In June, the distressing state of Pakistan’s economy prompted a desperate race against time to secure a $1.1 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). With the expiration of an existing bailout package looming, Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, engaged in intense negotiations with the IMF, ultimately pledging to implement austerity measures such as
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President Biden’s Diplomatic Success: Sweden’s Historic NATO Membership
In a remarkable display of diplomatic prowess, President Joe Biden played a pivotal role in convincing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to endorse Sweden’s bid for NATO membership. This significant development took place on Sunday during a 45-minute conversation aboard Air Force One, symbolizing a step towards strengthening the alliance in the face of geopolitical
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Barbie Film Approved for Screening in the Philippines Amid Geopolitical Controversy
After a meticulous review process, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) in the Philippines has decided to allow the screening of the summer blockbuster Barbie. In a letter addressed to the public, the MTRCB explained that it found no basis to ban the film, despite concerns over a specific scene that required
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