"Due to worsening physical and mental incapacity ... it is no longer possible for me to properly discharge the responsibilities of an important constitutional office such as the presidency," President Mohammed Shahabuddin said in a resignation letter.
Thailand will instead pursue the expansion of a port in southern Ranong province and related rail links.
He has held the largely ceremonial post of president since April 2023.
Maritime security concerns – from the Strait of Hormuz to the South China Sea – emerged as dominant issues at this week's ASEAN meetings in the Philippines, alongside discussions on energy security and Myanmar.
Food security, long a top strategic priority for China, has recently taken on greater importance.
As concerns over connectivity disruptions grow, protesters in India are turning to offline messaging apps as part of an emergency toolkit. How do they work, and what are their limitations?
Analysts warn the levies could disrupt global drug supply chains, push up medicine prices for Americans and force Indian drugmakers to rethink their manufacturing strategies.
The young macaque shot to stardom after he was seen clinging to a plush orangutan toy for comfort.
From running marathons to being personalised chefs, robots are redefining life in the future.
China's Coast Guard says it imposed "control measures" on several Philippine vessels operating illegally around the Scarborough Shoal.
NEW DELHI, July 24 - When Indian television reporter Dev Kotak went to cover a massive youth protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government this week, he planned to deliver a live broadcast, mill around and leave.
On February 26, 2026 – 48 hours before the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury – Hangzhou-based MizarVision posted AI-annotated satellite imagery of F-22 Raptors at Ovda Air Base in Israel, carrier strike group positions in the Arabian Sea and AWACS aircraft
The tourism boom is also reshaping where visitors are going.
BERLIN, July 24 - Germany's top court ruled on Friday that the government could not simply cancel an entire swathe of resettlement places promised to Afghans, and that each case must be considered individually.
With the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) losing much of its diplomatic momentum, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been gradually reclaiming its centrality in the Indo-Pacific. The clearest evidence emerged this week as Manila hosted the ASEAN
The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.
India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the mascot a cockroach? Here's what you need to know.
The company has been forced to procure pricier, larger-sized cans from South-east Asia.
The US levies range from 10 to 12.5 per cent, with China slapped with the highest rate.
The court ruled that his former wife is entitled to one-third of their marital assets.
The court ruled that his former wife is entitled to one-third of their marital assets.
A mission had successfully recovered rare earth samples from 6km below the waves.
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s political fortunes are falling almost as fast as the yen these days — and the two are closely linked. The yen has slid toward 164 against the dollar, its weakest level since 1986, driven partly by the same economic strains
Network School, the "digital nomad" community founded in Malaysia by US investor Balaji Srinivasan, came under scrutiny after social media users alleged that it included participants from Israel.
This is the first time Chinese nationals have won the prestigious Fields Medal.
This is the first of a multi-part series on Indonesia’s nickel industry. China’s nickel investors in Indonesia are sending a familiar warning: reverse regulatory uncertainty, or they’ll potentially walk. However, that tacit warning rests on an assumption — that Jakarta has no
Jana Nayagan is the final film for acclaimed actor-politician Vijay, who now serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
The decision was announced hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike overnight, raising hopes that the two sides could be moving toward a breakthrough in the crisis.
The suspects reportedly mined cryptocurrency worth between $25,200 and $31,500 during the month-long operations.
The measure comes as covert filming continues to be reported in public restrooms.
The draft decree also requires platforms to proactively block access to harmful material.
The procedure uses a technology known as base editing to precisely alter a single DNA letter.
The cyberattack leaked personal data of up to 10,000 Korea National Diplomatic Academy users.
All drivers are required to assess traffic conditions carefully before entering railway crossings.
DUBAI, July 24 - U.S. President Donald Trump promised \"major military punishment\" for Iran and its Houthi allies after the Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint.
The weather authorities expect the storm to make landfall overnight between July 25 and July 26.
HONG KONG, July 24 - China on Friday warned of heavy rain and severe flood risks as the third tropical cyclone this month tracked closer to the country's southern coast, where it is expected to intensify over the weekend.
Markets now face the resurgent Middle East war, a spike in oil prices back past US$100 and worries about the artificial intelligence investment boom.
Analysts warn that a simultaneous disruption of two key waterways - the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Strait of Hormuz - would put global supply chains under strain.
Lydia Ibtisam, famous for her starring role in the interactive drama series Impian Illyana, died on Thursday (Jul 23).
A likely race slot would be between Baku on Sep 26 and Singapore on Oct 11, sources say.
Talks held were the first substantive meeting between the two sides after an initial one on July 20.
NEW DELHI, July 24 - Leaders of India's youth-led \"cockroach\" movement said on Friday that the government has asked for time until Saturday afternoon to respond on their demand for the education minister's resignation, following talks between the two sides.
On July 23, Manila said a China Coast Guard vessel fired a water cannon at a Filipino vessel.
Coverage of the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States has largely focused on battlefield developments, political statements and international diplomacy. However, another story has been unfolding on the streets of Iran. Despite fears of further military escalation
The increase reflects the growing burden on teachers as the number of students with special needs rises.