![EXPLAINER - Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics EXPLAINER - Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692659318_SretthaThavisin.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics
Srettha Thavisin faces dismissal after senators claimed he violated the constitution by appointing a former lawyer who was once jailed.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![UN rights chief expresses support for US-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal UN rights chief expresses support for US-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717499145_TBVolkerTurk.jpg)
UN rights chief expresses support for US-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal
Volker Turk said norms and standards on the conduct of war had been brutally violated in Gaza.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Judge fines Trump $9,000, threatens jail for contempt in hush money trial Judge fines Trump $9,000, threatens jail for contempt in hush money trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61714543650_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Judge fines Trump $9,000, threatens jail for contempt in hush money trial
The judge fined Donald Trump $1,000 for each of nine online statements that violated his order not to criticize participants in the trial.
Wed May 01 2024
![Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713076436_middleast.jpg)
Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks
Jordan, which lies between Iran and Israel, had readied air defences to intercept any drone or missile that violated its territory.
Sun Apr 14 2024
![Sri Lanka sees no need for talks with India on island it ceded decades ago Sri Lanka sees no need for talks with India on island it ceded decades ago](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689258006_srilanka.jpg)
Sri Lanka sees no need for talks with India on island it ceded decades ago
The fishermen of both countries have occasionally violated the pact on the waters around the uninhabited island, called Katchatheevu.
Thu Apr 04 2024
![Vietnam president resigns after one year on the job, government says Vietnam president resigns after one year on the job, government says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710934645_VoVanThuong.jpg)
Vietnam president resigns after one year on the job, government says
The government said Vo Van Thuong violated party rules, "affecting the reputation of the Party, State and him personally."
Wed Mar 20 2024
![World Court to rule on whether Russia violated international treaties in Ukraine World Court to rule on whether Russia violated international treaties in Ukraine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81706582225_TBICJjpg.jpg)
World Court to rule on whether Russia violated international treaties in Ukraine
Ukraine had asked the International Court of Justice to find Russia guilty of breaching obligations under the two UN treaties.
Wed Jan 31 2024
!['Dior bag scandal' lands S. Korea's Yoon, ruling party in disarray ahead of election 'Dior bag scandal' lands S. Korea's Yoon, ruling party in disarray ahead of election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706087693_TBPresidentYoonS.jpg)
'Dior bag scandal' lands S. Korea's Yoon, ruling party in disarray ahead of election
Analysts said when Kim Keon Hee, as the spouse of a govt official, accepted the purse, she may have violated an anti-bribery law.
Wed Jan 24 2024
![China's military: US combat ship 'illegally' entered territorial waters China's military: US combat ship 'illegally' entered territorial waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701656239_TBChinesemilitia.jpg)
China's military: US combat ship 'illegally' entered territorial waters
The spokesperson said the US deliberately disrupted the South China Sea and seriously violated China's sovereignty.
Mon Dec 04 2023
![Indonesia judges reprimanded over ruling that allowed president's son to run for VP Indonesia judges reprimanded over ruling that allowed president's son to run for VP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699352845_PrabowoSubianto.jpg)
Indonesia judges reprimanded over ruling that allowed president's son to run for VP
The reported judges were found to have collectively violated the constitutional judges' ethical behaviour code, the ethics panel chief said.
Tue Nov 07 2023
![Govt assures national sovereignty not violated in WHO CA+, IHR 2005 amendment negotiations Govt assures national sovereignty not violated in WHO CA+, IHR 2005 amendment negotiations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695110477_TBzaliha.jpg)
Govt assures national sovereignty not violated in WHO CA+, IHR 2005 amendment negotiations
The WHO CA aims to achieve greater equality and effectiveness for the prevention, preparedness, and response to epidemics.
Thu Nov 02 2023
![Philippines to remove barrier placed by China in South China Sea - national security advisor Philippines to remove barrier placed by China in South China Sea - national security advisor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81695629227_YWGYJNIKWCWSM.jpg)
Philippines to remove barrier placed by China in South China Sea - national security advisor
National security advisor Eduardo Ano condemned the installation of floating barriers by the Chinese coast guard, saying it violated the traditional fishing rights of Philippines' fishermen.
Mon Sep 25 2023
![YouTube cuts off Russell Brand's ad revenues after sexual assault allegations YouTube cuts off Russell Brand's ad revenues after sexual assault allegations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81695121875_TBRussellBrand.jpg)
YouTube cuts off Russell Brand's ad revenues after sexual assault allegations
YouTube said it had suspended monetisation on Russell Brand's channel after he violated its creator responsibility policy.
Tue Sep 19 2023
![Robert F. Kennedy Jr sues Google, YouTube for alleging censorship Robert F. Kennedy Jr sues Google, YouTube for alleging censorship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71691122119_RobertFKennedyJr.jpg)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr sues Google, YouTube for alleging censorship
Presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr's lawsuit claims his freedom of speech has been violated.
Fri Aug 04 2023
![Criminalising men for enticing married woman unconstitutional, Federal Court told Criminalising men for enticing married woman unconstitutional, Federal Court told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71680081727_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Criminalising men for enticing married woman unconstitutional, Federal Court told
Lawyer Jayarubbiny Jayaraj said the provision violated women's right to equality before the law, ought to be repealed.
Tue Jul 18 2023