Joe Biden announces withdrawal of his re-election bid

Joe Biden speaking with supporters at his presidential campaign office in Des Moines, Iowa (USA)
Joe Biden speaking with supporters at his presidential campaign office in Des Moines, Iowa (USA). Photo: Gage Skidmore. CC BY-SA 2.0.

The President of the United States has communicated his decision by letter: he will give further explanations this week. He confesses that his intention was to “seek re-election” and thanks Kamala Harris for her role as vice president.

Former MP Pannika Wanich banned from contesting elections for life

Parliament, meeting at the National Legislative Assembly
Parliament, meeting at the National Legislative Assembly. Photo: Public Relations Department. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders has decided to permanently revoke the right to contest elections of former MP of the disbanded [Read More…]

Srettha Receives Royal Endorsement as 30th Prime Minister of Thailand

Royal endorsement of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Royal endorsement of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Photo: เศรษฐา ทวีสิน - Srettha Thavisin / Facebook.

BANGKOK (NNT) – The 30th Prime Minister of Thailand has received royal assent, signifying the official acknowledgment of his new role. Srettha Thavisin elected 30th [Read More…]

Srettha Thavisin elected 30th prime minister of Thailand

Srettha Thavisin, the 30th prime minister of Thailand.
Srettha Thavisin, the 30th prime minister of Thailand. Photo: พรรคเพื่อไทย (Pheu Thai) / Facebook.

Pheu Thai previously formed a pro-democracy coalition led by the election-winning Move Forward party, but the attempt to form the next executive was blocked by a majority in the Senate and the alliance was broken.