Malaysian royals to pick new king after historic abdication

Malaysia's royal families will elect a king Thursday after the last monarch abdicated following his reported marriage to a Russian ex-beauty queen, with a sports-loving sultan in pole position for the role.
Union Minister for International Cooperation U Kyaw Tin attends 22nd ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting in Brussels
The Myanmar delegation led by Union Minister for International Cooperation U Kyaw Tin arrived back this afternoon after attending the 22nd ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting which was held in Brussels, Belgium on 21 January 2019.
Thai King calls for general election
Thailand's King has ordered the country's military-led government to hold a long-awaited general election.
Saudi asylum case prods Thais towards reform of tough refugee policy
Qunun fled her family to Bangkok, barricaded herself in an airport hotel room and staved off deportation with her Twitter feed, ultimately gaining refuge in Canada on January 12.
Vietnam 'willing' to host Trump-Kim summit: report

Thai protesters urge military to honour February election date
Dozens of anti-junta activists gathered in Thailand Sunday to call for the military government to honour a long-anticipated election set for February 24, as rumours abound of the date being postponed yet again. 
Malaysia's king abdicates before the end of tenure
Malaysia's King Muhammad V abdicated on Sunday before completing his five-year tenure.