JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): Observers have criticised a stalemate in the implementation of an Asean peace plan for Myanmar, which was agreed upon more than a year ago in response to the military coup in the South-East Asian country. The Myanmar military took over the country in a coup in February last year, ousting civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and … [Read more...] about Slow progress of Asean peace plan for Myanmar criticised
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Siam Piwat welcomes world’s women leaders from over 51 countries
Press Release The Global Summit of Women 2022 in its 32nd year officially took place in Bangkok over 2 days from 23-25 June. The international forum put Thailand in the limelight with more than 600 participants from over 51 countries in attendance. It was also an excellent opportunity to showcase the kingdom’s capabilities in hosting an international-standard forum and … [Read more...] about Siam Piwat welcomes world’s women leaders from over 51 countries
Afghan agency says earthquake survivors need cash; enough aid for now
Afghan people walk through the debris of damaged houses after the recent earthquake in Wor Kali village in the Barmal district of Paktika province, Afghanistan, June 25, 2022. REUTERS/Ali Khara KABUL — An Afghan aid agency appealed on Monday for cash for survivors of a deadly earthquake, saying it had no room to store food and had enough tents, and money for villagers to … [Read more...] about Afghan agency says earthquake survivors need cash; enough aid for now
Thailand to be “post pandemic” this week, not endemic
Post-pandemic or endemic? As Covid-19 is now projected to affect only small to medium sized slices of the population going forward, the Public Health Ministry will declare Thailand to be in post-pandemic mode from this Friday, according to health permanent secretary Kiattiphum Wongrajit. July 1 coincides with the abolition of the Thailand Pass pre-travel digital gateway … [Read more...] about Thailand to be “post pandemic” this week, not endemic
Nations’ ‘egoism’ delaying treaty to protect oceans — UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the opening of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, June 27, 2022. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes LISBON — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday the “egoism” of some nations was hampering efforts to seal a long-awaited treaty to protect the world’s oceans. U.N. member states failed in March to agree on … [Read more...] about Nations’ ‘egoism’ delaying treaty to protect oceans — UN chief