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Mr Pita fell 51 votes short of the 375 lawmakers he needed to secure his appointment.

Assessing the outcomes from the Modi-Biden summit in Washington

Over 4,000 households have experienced power cuts in Seoul due to the heavy rain that began on Sunday.

Western powers have raised fears the deal could inflame regional tensions.

The explosion took place about a minute into the test of the second stage engine.

JAKARTA - A number of Asean countries described Thailand’s recent activities to engage with Myanmar as a “positive development” at a meeting of the bloc’s foreign ministers in Jakarta on Thursday.

The meeting was meant to open channels of communication to clarify US interests across a wide range of issues.

The announcement ends speculation that his administration was seeking to extend its term.

Strong conservative forces in Thailand meant PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat's bid was always going to be a long shot.

Microsoft has revealed that a Chinese hacking group gained access to nearly 25 organisations.

Another vote is expected to be held next week, which Mr Pita can contest if nominated again.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also welcomed the conclusion of the second reading of the COC for the South China Sea.

Beijing is asking the US to “immediately stop its unreasonable suppression of Chinese firms”.

Details on the deal value are not known yet.

The move is meant to deter civilian passengers from opening a plane’s emergency door while it is in the air.

The 22-year-old was also barred from using or carrying out online activities for eight years.

The rules will go into effect from Aug 15.

The pumps would be restarted after water levels recede, Delhi's chief minister said.

The man was arrested within 50 minutes of the complaint being made.