Theresa May defends trade deals with Gulf leaders

Theresa May defends trade deals with Gulf leaders

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has defended making trade deals with Saudia Arabia and Bahrain, despite them being under fire from human rights groups. Speaking on 6 December on HMS Ocean in Bahrain, she said that if Britain was going to influence Gulf leaders and improve human rights in the area, they needed to be engaging with them. Theresa May is in the Gulf to strengthen trade talks post-Brexit, and to also oversee measures to improve security to help tackle terrorism in the area. Dec 6, 2016
Thailand: Who is Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the next king?

Thailand: Who is Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the next king?

Thailand’s Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn is set to become the nations new monarch following the death of his father King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 13 October. But unlike his father, 64-year-old Vajiralongkorn is not a popular figure in the country, having achieved notoriety for his eccentric playboy lifestyle. Ahead of his succession to the throne, here is everything you need to know about Thailands next king. Nov 30, 2016