Bloomberg Politics

New Thai Coalition Formed With Thaksin-Backed Party at Helm

Pheu Thai, a party linked to former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, has joined hands with conservative Bhumjaithai Party to form a government and break a political stalemate that’s gripped the Southeast Asian nation since the May general election.

Minibus Taxi Drivers Cause Mayhem in Cape Town

Striking minibus taxi drivers are wreaking havoc in Cape Town, South Africa’s second-largest city and main tourist hub, blocking off roads and preventing thousands of people from getting to work.