The country is defending paying the pop star to play nowhere else in Southeast Asia. Thailand’s prime minister said the price was up to $3 million per show.
Tag: Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas
Tuesday Briefing: Trump can appear on ballots
Also, France protects abortion rights and a U.N. report on sexual assault during the Oct. 7 attack.
Monday Briefing: Fears of Anarchy Grow in Gaza
Also, Pakistan’s newly elected prime minister and a bard of China’s rust belt
Friday Briefing: Many Killed in Gaza as Israelis Open Fire
Plus Donald Trump’s delay tactics paid off.
Thursday Briefing: U.N. Warns of Famine in Gaza
Plus a protest vote against President Biden.
Friday Briefing: Two Years of War in Ukraine
Also, an attempt at a moon landing.
Thursday Briefing: U.S. Warnings About a Russian Space Weapon
Also, a blow to Pakistan’s military and Niue’s fight for the .nu domain.
Ameen Sayani, Pioneering Radio Star in India, Dies at 91
One of the first voices heard on the airwaves in Asia, he became recognized by generations of listeners in India over 42 years of broadcasting Bollywood music.
Wednesday Briefing: Hundreds of Ukrainian Soldiers Are Missing
Also, Julian Assange’s appeal and a U.S. cease-fire proposal in Gaza.
Tuesday Briefing: Navalny’s Widow Speaks Out
Also, Israel may restrict access to the Aqsa mosque during Ramadan.