Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha smiles as he concluded the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Bangkok on Saturday. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard) Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has kept many guessing as to what party he wants to nominate him as prime ministerial candidate at the next general […]
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The United Kingdom’s public service broadcaster has been criticised for choosing not to air the Qatar World Cup 2022 opening ceremony on its main coverage programme. The BBC relegated coverage of the opening ceremony on Sunday to its second-tier streams, including its “red button” service, […]
Compromise seems the only way forward for politicians in Malaysia after a very tight race left parliament with no clear winner. A coalition between the leading runners is now the sole path to forming a government. If a compromise is not agreed upon, the king can […]
Qatar marked its FIFA World Cup debut with a defeat to Ecuador on Sunday, but in becoming the first nation in the Middle East to host the tournament, it has inspired a wave of pride across the region. From cafes in Erbil to pubs in […]
Ecuador have kicked off their World Cup campaign with an easy 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar. Enner Valencia’s third-minute goal was ruled out offside after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) check, but it did not take long for the experienced striker to open his tally […]
The UN climate summit agreed on Sunday to set up a “loss and damage” fund to support poorer countries being ravaged by climate impacts, overcoming decades of resistance from rich nations who contribute the bulk of the world’s emissions. Pakistan’s climate minister Sherry Rehman, who […]
Al-Rayyan, Qatar – A group of friends and family gather daily at the majlis in a building that is walking distance from their homes in Al-Rayyan, just west of Doha. It’s a tradition that has been going on for years and is part of daily […]
Millions of voters in Nepal cast their ballot on Sunday to elect a new government, with rising prices, unemployment and political instability topping the agenda. People stood in long queues to vote in the general election, which pits the alliance of centrist Nepali Congress party […]
Polls have closed in Kazakhstan, where the incumbent President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is widely expected to secure an easy victory in a snap election, solidifying his grip on power less than a year after he sidelined his long-ruling, authoritarian predecessor. The Sunday election comes after bloody […]
