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Thailand’s Conservative party led by PM Anutin Charnvirakul secures win in general election
Anutin Charnvirakul’s party has significantly increased its number of MPs but will only have a parliamentary majority with coalition partners. Analysts say there is a chance of stabilisation in Thai politics after the turbulence of recent years.
CNBC Daily Open: Takaichi’s victory sends Japan’s Nikkei 225 to new highs
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party overwhelmingly found the support of voters in a Sunday election, sweeping a supermajority.
Sinokor linked to purchase of CMB.Tech VLCC duo at strong price
Owner banks $98.2m gain from twin tanker sell-off
Yen near 160, a record Nikkei 225, higher yields: What experts expect after Sanae Takaichi’s landslide victory
Takaichi led the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to a supermajority in the Lower House, securing 316 seats in Japan’s largest election win since World War Two.
Crackdown on dissent after nationwide protests in Iran widens to ensnare reformist figures
Iranian security forces have launched a campaign to arrest figures within the country’s reformist movement.
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton make surprise Super Bowl appearance
The star-studded event was packed with famous faces both on and off the field.
Man who murdered 51 in mass shootings blames guilty plea on prison ‘conditions’ 
A white supremacist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in New Zealand in 2019 said on Monday that he was irrational when he pleaded guilty, as he sought to overturn his conviction.
Al Dhaid Wildlife Museum opens in Sharjah: Why tourists are flocking to this off-beat UAE destination
Sharjah’s Ruler inaugurated the Al Dhaid Wildlife Museum, a new interactive educational hub focused on the Arabian desert’s biodiversity. This initiative reinforces the emirate’s commitment to environmental stewardship, scientific research and public e…
LIVE: Israel approves measures to expand its powers in occupied West Bank
The rules will make it easier for Israeli settlers to buy land and give Israel more powers to enforce its laws.