Thai Supreme Court Ousts Prime Minister Shinawatra
Thailand’s justices force the divisive prime minister to resign, setting the stage for more political unrest.
Asia
China, Vietnam Trade Blows Over South China Sea Oil
China moves a deepwater drilling rig into waters that are also claimed by Vietnam to search for oil.
Israeli Attitudes Harden as Soldier Jailed
Many are outraged that a soldier was imprisoned after threatening to shoot a Palestinian.
Iraqi Election Unlikely to Effect Major Political Change
Nouri al-Maliki is almost certain to remain in power, even if it takes months of political bickering.
Philippines, United States Sign New Defense Agreement
More than two decades after they were evicted from their bases, American troops will return to the Philippines.
Only Thousands of Troops Could Be Left in Afghanistan
Barack Obama is thinking about keeping less than ten thousand troops in Afghanistan.
Saudi Spy Chief, Architect of Syria Policy, Replaced
Prince Bandar bin Sultan is removed as intelligence chief just two years after he was appointed.
Abdullah, Ghani to Square Off in Second Afghan Vote
The two are due to enter a second voting round in what has so far been a largely peaceful election.
Assad Hails “Turning Point” in War, Rebels Advance on Latakia
While rebels advance on his Alawite homeland, the Syrian leader claims victory is within reach.
Narendra Modi: The Man to Lead India into Growth
The conservative must do for India what he has done in Gujarat: clean up government and create jobs.
East Asia Nervously Watching Events in Crimea
China doesn’t want to alienate Russia nor set a precedent for regions of its own to break away.
Turkey’s Erdoğan Wins Local Elections Marred by Irregularities
Despite his party’s victories, the local elections were hardly a vindication of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s rule.
Turkish Officials Recorded Discussing Military Action in Syria
Turkey’s security chiefs are allegedly overheard discussing creating a pretext for military intervention in Syria.
Maliki Accuses Gulf States of Waging “War” Against Iraq
The Iraqi prime minister says Qatar and Saudi Arabia are inciting and encouraging terrorism in his country.
Gulf States Withdraw Diplomats in Rift with Qatar
Saudi Arabia and its allies have had enough of their neighbor’s support for the Muslim Brotherhood.