Time of reckoning in difficult times

[ad_1] As protests erupted in the streets of Bangkok in early October against King Maha Vajiralongkorn and his family, Thailand declared an emergency. The king, who lives in Germany and returns for short visits, ordered the crackdown after what was described as an action by protesters that had an impact …

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Cambodia breaks up protest over alleged Chinese military base

[ad_1] Protesters loaded onto a police truck in front of the Chinese embassy in Phnom Penh today. (Image from Twitter / noansereiboth) PHNOM PENH: Cambodian security guards broke up a small protest near the Chinese embassy on Friday opposing alleged plans to boost Beijing’s military presence in the country, as …

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Trump says air in India and China is ‘dirty’

[ad_1] The photograph taken last Friday shows poor air quality in the Indian capital, New Delhi. (AP Image) NASHVILLE: US President Donald Trump on Thursday described the air in India and China as “dirty” when denouncing Democratic rival Joe Biden’s plans to address climate change. In his second and final …

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