ASIA

ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL RISES TO POWER IN THAILAND

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In a stunning political turn, Anutin Charnvirakul has emerged as Thailand's next prime minister, marking the culmination of decades of maneuvering and persistence. His election came just one week after the dismissal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a decision that sent Thai politics into turmoil. For Anutin, the moment was the result of careful positioning within the shifting alliances that have long defined the country's political stage.

FRENCH INFLUENCE ENDURES IN VIETNAM DESPITE DECADES PAST

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Vietnam marked 80 years since its declaration of independence, celebrating its freedom from colonial rule. Yet, even as the nation honoured Ho Chi Minh's 1945 proclamation, the enduring imprint of French culture was evident in architecture, language, and cuisine. Ba Dinh Square, where independence was declared, remains flanked by colonial-era buildings including the presidential palace and foreign ministry, both striking examples of French Indochine design.

PINK-CLAD PROTESTERS CHALLENGE INDONESIA'S GOVERNMENT WITH SYMBOLISM

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Jakarta's streets became a stage of color and defiance as hundreds of women in pink marched to parliament, broomsticks in hand, to protest against government excess and police abuses. The demonstrations, organized by the Indonesian Women's Alliance (IWA), form part of a larger wave of discontent that has gripped the nation, highlighting economic struggles and political frustrations.

CHINA'S XI AND INDIA'S MODI VOW TO RESOLVE BORDER DIFFERENCES

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged on Sunday to resolve their border differences and bolster cooperation ahead of the opening of a regional summit in Tianjin.

PUTIN, KIM AND XI SHOW UNITY AT CHINESE MILITARY PARADE, TRUMP REACTS

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For the first time, the leaders of China, Russia, and North Korea appeared together publicly, demonstrating solidarity at a grand military parade in Beijing. President Xi Jinping emphasized that the world faces a choice between peace and war as China showcased a vast arsenal, including nuclear missiles with global reach, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. The display highlighted not only China’s past achievements and progress but also its future ambitions.

THAILAND PLUNGES INTO TURMOIL AFTER PRIME MINISTER OUSTED

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Thailand's political scene has once again been thrust into uncertainty after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed from office by the Constitutional Court. In a ruling that has shaken the nation and cast doubt on the endurance of its most famous political dynasty, the court found her guilty of violating ethical standards during a leaked phone call with Cambodia's former leader Hun Sen.

KIM JONG UN ARRIVES IN CHINA AHEAD OF MILITARY PARADE

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Kim Jong Un has arrived Beijing to attend the upcoming "Victory Day" military parade, according to reports. The event on Wednesday will see him alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and other global leaders, marking his debut in a multilateral international forum. Kim crossed into China on Tuesday on his armored train. Kim left Pyongyang on Monday, but the train's heavy protection means it travels slowly.

MORE THAN 500,000 VIETNAMESE ORDERED TO EVACUATE AS TYPHOON KAJIKI BEARS DOWN

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Vietnam has ordered the evacuation of more than 586,000 people as Typhoon Kajiki gathers strength and approaches its central coastline, prompting widespread flight cancellations, port closures, and emergency preparations across the region.