A verdict Monday in an embezzlement trial is seen as a test of the country’s democracy — and the rule of law.
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Bangkok Has New Fears About High-Rise Buildings After Myanmar Earthquake
Buildings are rising all over the city, emblems of economic growth. But an earthquake that sent one crashing to the ground has stirred fears about […]
Hegseth Pledges to Step Up Military Cooperation With Japan and Deter China
The U.S. defense secretary sought to reassure its ally over security ties and vowed to speed up the creation of a joint “war-fighting headquarters” to […]
In Myanmar, Earthquake Aftershocks and Airstrikes Terrorize Residents
New tremors rattled survivors of Friday’s earthquake, which killed more than 1,600 people, while the government continued its bombing campaign elsewhere in the country.
Prince Harry Accused of ‘Bullying’ by Chair of Charity He Co-founded
Sophie Chandauka said Harry quit as patron of the organization to damage it after failing to oust her from the role following a series of […]
Myanmar Quake Death Toll Climbs as Some Aid Starts to Arrive
Myanmar’s military government said the death toll had reached 1,644, though that number is expected to rise significantly.
Search for Survivors at Collapsed Bangkok Building
The collapse of a 30-story building under construction was “not normal,” an engineering expert said. It was one of the biggest projects ever done by […]
Hold the Chianti: Tariff Threat Leaves Italian Bottles Grounded
For now, President Trump’s 200 percent tariff on wine remains just a threat. But jittery American wine importers have already hit pause on orders from […]
Turkey’s Opposition Is Energized: ‘The Fire Is Already Lit’
Supporters of the political opposition are finding ways to fight back after the government jailed the top political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
How Trump Is Inspiring Wannabe Authoritarians Everywhere
President Trump has turned a central precept of American diplomacy on its head, embracing fellow leaders who abandon democratic principles.