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Pope Francis Embarks on Historic 12-Day Trip to Southeast Asia and the South Pacific
At 87, Pope Francis is embarking on a significant 12-day journey across Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and Singapore. This trip, the longest of his papacy, emphasizes themes of inter-religious dialogue and environmental protection. During his visit, he will engage with religious leaders, including a meeting at Indonesia’s Istiqlal Mosque. The pope’s…
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra to Become Thailand’s Youngest Prime Minister Following Srettha’s Dismissal
During her campaign in rural Thailand last year, Paetongtarn Shinawatra highlighted her family’s legacy of populism as she made her electoral debut while visibly pregnant. Despite the Pheu Thai party finishing second in the 2023 election, it formed a ruling coalition after the top vote-getter was blocked by military-backed lawmakers. Now, following the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin by…
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From 6% to 15%: India Ambitious Natural Gas Expansion Plans Get Global Backing
The inaugural edition of the International Conference of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulators was held under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) between 5-8th February 2024 during the India Energy Week(‘IEW”) 2024, Goa. The conference featured major South and Southeast Asian National Energy Regulatory Authorities from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, as well as…
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Discover Phuket: Air Arabia Launches Affordable Non-Stop Flights from Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE, 27 November 2023: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator announced the launch of a new route to the enchanting island of Phuket, Thailand from Sharjah. The non-stop flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Phuket International Airport with a frequency of four weekly flights starting from December 15, 2023, providing…
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