Images of 2018: Photographers Capture a World in Motion
A human tide of would-be Americans, rolling toward the border. American rockets streaking across the darkness over Damascus. Students fleeing a gunman at a...
Pisan Akaraseranee, Symbol of Thai Soap Opera ‘Bad Boy,’ Dies at 73
BANGKOK — Pisan Akaraseranee, renowned actor-director of Thailand’s ‘80s to ‘90s TV and film industry, died Tuesday. He was 73.
Ballon d’Or 1sts: Modric Wins, Hegerberg Takes Women’s Award
PARIS — Luka Modric ended the long reign of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by winning the Ballon d'Or for the first time on...
Asian Stocks Slip on Worries Over US-China Tariffs Truce
SINGAPORE — Asian shares were mostly lower Tuesday as investors wondered if a 90-day tariff truce was enough for the U.S. and China to...
New Zealand to Allow Smoother Border Access to South Koreans
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand will soon allow smoother immigration procedures for visitors from South Korea and plans to improve pension portability between the two countries.
NZ Tourist Sexually Assaulted Near Grand Palace, Police Say
BANGKOK — Police said Monday they’re hunting down a construction worker who allegedly assaulted a tourist from New Zealand in the vicinity of the Grand Palace last week.
Sidewalk-Riding Motosai Who Wields Knife at Officer Gets 7 Charges
BANGKOK — A motorcycle taxi rider was taken to court Monday where prosecutors are pursuing seven charges against him for attempting to stab an...
China First to Benefit From Thai E-Visas Next Year
BANGKOK — China will be the first country to enjoy Thailand’s E-visa services starting next year, a top foreign affairs official said Monday.
Qatar Will Pull out of OPEC Amid Tension With Saudi Arabia
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The tiny, energy-rich Arab nation of Qatar announced on Monday it would withdraw from OPEC, mixing its aspirations to...
‘Thaiconsent’ Breaks the Silence With Untold Stories
The court of public opinion often turns to familiar arguments blaming women for leading men on, not doing enough to fight them off, not covering their bodies, not coming forward quickly enough. All reinforce the code of silence that discourages them from sharing their stories by a society lacking an ingrained sense of consensual sex.
