Thai Activist Gets Four-Year Jail Term for Royal Insult
A Thai court on Tuesday sentenced a pro-democracy activist, who spearheaded an unprecedented movement calling for monarchy reform,
2023-09-26 19:53
Worst May Be Over for Thai Baht as Srettha Prioritizes Economy
Thailand’s baht may be poised for a rebound as analysts bet that growth measures announced by newly appointed
2023-09-25 08:55
Oil Price Surge Upends Emerging-Market Disinflation Trade
Just a couple of months ago, emerging-market assets were all the rage as inflation eased and interest rate-cut
2023-09-24 20:54
A shadow of 'Ukraine fatigue' hangs over Polish politics
With an election looming, politicians are grappling with how to support Ukraine and prioritise national interests.
2023-09-22 05:55
Carry Trades Play Catch Up in Asia as Other EM Regions Go Dovish
Emerging Asian currencies have been less attractive than most of their global peers as carry-trade targets over the
2023-09-21 14:24
Poland to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine over grain row
It comes as tensions rapidly escalate between the two countries - historically close allies.
2023-09-21 13:28
Biden administration urges 16 states to address funding disparities faced by land-grant HBCUs
The Biden administration demanded governors in 16 states address a more than $12 billion funding disparity between land-grant Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their non-HBCU counterparts, according to the US Department of Agriculture.
2023-09-20 06:51
Iran releases five Americans in prisoner exchange
The four men and one woman fly out of Tehran after $6bn of frozen Iranian funds is released.
2023-09-18 21:16
Thailand Eyes India to Boost Tourism Recovery After Waiving Visa for China
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2023-09-18 18:17
'Winning Time' won't three-peat as HBO ends the 'Lakers Dynasty' series
The Lakers won five championships in the 1980s, but there will be no three-peat for the HBO series devoted to that run, "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty," with the network bringing showtime to an end after two seasons.
2023-09-18 10:51
Philanthropic group gifts HBCUs $124 million to increase student enrollment and retention
The HBCU Transformation Project, a collaborative venture between the United Negro College Fund, Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Partnership for Education Advancement, announced on Wednesday a $124 million investment from philanthropic group Blue Meridian Partners.
2023-09-15 08:20
New Suns owner offers goodwill gift to fans
As Mat Ishbia begins his second season as the Suns owner, he has decided to give free TV access to Suns games for Arizona residents.
2023-09-15 05:49