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Erdogan's strong showing signals ‘business as usual’ for Mideast

Erdogan's strong showing signals ‘business as usual’ for Mideast

Most Mideast leaders prefer status quo over the unknown. 
Russia denounces Macron over China comments

Russia denounces Macron over China comments

West unable to understand strengthening Beijing-Moscow ties, officials say. 
Turkey faces election runoff, Erdogan seen with momentum

Turkey faces election runoff, Erdogan seen with momentum

Erdogan's opponents face an uphill struggle to end his two-decade rule. 
Thai Move Forward leader seeks opposition alliance after election win

Thai Move Forward leader seeks opposition alliance after election win

Pita Limjaroenrat says he is ready to be prime minister.
HK resident sentenced to life in prison for espionage - Chinese court

HK resident sentenced to life in prison for espionage - Chinese court

No further details provided over the sentencing. 
Thailand opposition crushes military parties in election rout

Thailand opposition crushes military parties in election rout

However, parliamentary rules still allow military to play key role in government. 
Turkiye faces runoff election as Erdogan survives first test

Turkiye faces runoff election as Erdogan survives first test

Long-time leader performs better than anticipated. 
Philippines places buoys in parts of South China Sea to assert sovereignty

Philippines places buoys in parts of South China Sea to assert sovereignty

This comes amid China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea.
Cyclone Mocha floods Myanmar port city, sparing major refugee camps

Cyclone Mocha floods Myanmar port city, sparing major refugee camps

'The whole northern Rakhine has suffered severe damage.'
Israel, Palestinian Islamic Jihad agree Gaza truce

Israel, Palestinian Islamic Jihad agree Gaza truce

Both sides laud Egypt for the mediation. 
Old rivalries, new battle as Thailand goes to the polls

Old rivalries, new battle as Thailand goes to the polls

Some label it as battle between old guard and liberalist wave. 
Turkiye votes in pivotal elections that could end Erdogan's long rule

Turkiye votes in pivotal elections that could end Erdogan's long rule

This comes amid rising inflation, weakening currency and devastating earthquake. 
Thai candidates parade through Bangkok before Sunday vote

Thai candidates parade through Bangkok before Sunday vote

A months-long election campaign draws to a close.
Pakistan PM orders those involved in violence tracked down, arrested

Pakistan PM orders those involved in violence tracked down, arrested

Authorities have 72 hours to identify culprits involved in deadly unrest after Khan's arrest.
Philippine court acquits top critic of ex-president Duterte's 'war on drugs'

Philippine court acquits top critic of ex-president Duterte's 'war on drugs'

Ex-senator cleared of the second charge against her, one more pending. 
India's opposition Congress set for big win in Karnataka state, defeating BJP

India's opposition Congress set for big win in Karnataka state, defeating BJP

The election is the first of five crucial state polls this year. 
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan granted bail, leaves court

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan granted bail, leaves court

Khan hails court decision, says judiciary last bastion of democracy.
US, China look to move beyond balloon incident to stabilise ties

US, China look to move beyond balloon incident to stabilise ties

Both superpowers finding common ground amid strained relationship. 
Rise of Thailand’s youth party reflects still potent protest demands

Rise of Thailand’s youth party reflects still potent protest demands

Move Forward’s progressive ideas gaining traction in the country. 
WHO declares end to mpox public health emergency

WHO declares end to mpox public health emergency

Mpox declared emergency in July 2022.
Finland prime minister divorces husband

Finland prime minister divorces husband

Marriage comes to an end three years after couple tie the knot.
Pakistan arrests Imran Khan's party leaders as protests continue

Pakistan arrests Imran Khan's party leaders as protests continue

Violence has aggravated instability in the country of 220 million people.
Explainer: How is new Google AI search different from Bard chatbot?

Explainer: How is new Google AI search different from Bard chatbot?

The company looks to banish doubts that it is losing ground to Bing search.
Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin shakes up election with talk of return

Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin shakes up election with talk of return

But his homecoming could hit a snag with the military establishment.