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Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, Revered Royal and Global Style Icon, Passes Away at 93
Bangkok, October 25 Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, a beloved figure who brought elegance, grace, and modern sophistication to the Thai monarchy, passed away at the age of 93, the Royal Household Bureau announced on Saturday. The Queen Mother, who had largely withdrawn from public life after suffering a stroke in 2012, had been hospitalized since 2019 due to ongoing health complications. Officials said she developed a bloodstream infection on October 17 and passed away late Friday night. A...
US Imposes Sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro Amid Escalating Dispute Over Drug Trafficking Allegations
Washington, October 25 The United States on Friday announced sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro, intensifying a growing confrontation between Washington and Bogotá. The move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump accused Petro of enabling the expansion of the cocaine trade and failing to curb the flow of narcotics into the United States. According to the U.S. Treasury Department, the sanctions were imposed due to what it described as Petro’s failure to act against drug cartels....
Vietnam’s National Assembly Approves New Deputy Prime Ministers and Ministers
Hanoi | October 25, 2025 Vietnam’s National Assembly has officially confirmed the appointments of two new deputy prime ministers and three cabinet ministers, marking a significant reshuffle in the country’s leadership ahead of the upcoming Communist Party Congress scheduled for January. The appointments, finalized on Saturday, were announced through the state-run Vietnam News Agency. Former Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra and Ho Quoc Dung, the former Communist Party chief of...
Trump to Meet Xi in South Korea During Upcoming Asia Tour
Washington | October 24, 2025 The White House has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next Thursday in South Korea, marking a significant diplomatic engagement amid renewed trade tensions between the two nations. The meeting will take place during Trump’s multi-nation tour of Asia, which begins this weekend and includes visits to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Thursday that the President...
New Zealand Parliament Set to Debate Bill Restricting Social Media for Under-16s
Wellington | October 23, 2025 New Zealand’s parliament is preparing to debate a bill that would restrict social media access for children under the age of 16, as lawmakers seek to address concerns over the online safety and mental health of young people. Officials confirmed on Thursday that the legislation, introduced as a member’s bill, is part of ongoing efforts to prevent harm caused by social media platforms to minors. The proposed legislation would require social media companies to...
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