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Iran says ‘non-hostile vessels’ can transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran says ‘non-hostile vessels’ can transit Strait of Hormuz
Wednesday 25 March 2026 11:46 AM
TEHRAN: Iran has said “non-hostile vessels” can transit the Strait of Hormuz if they meet safety and security regulations in coordination with the relevant authorities, according to a statement released to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Trump announces ‘very good’ Iran talks denied by Tehran
Trump announces ‘very good’ Iran talks denied by Tehran
Tuesday 24 March 2026 11:55 AM
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump hailed “very good” talks with an unidentified Iranian official yesterday (Mar 23) after abruptly shelving plans for fresh attacks, even as Washington’s ally Israel vowed to keep up strikes on the Islamic republic.
Wild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shop
Wild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shop
Sunday 22 March 2026 03:00 PM
HOBART: A wild possum joined stuffed furry friends in an Australian airport gift shop this week, surprising travellers in an adorable case of hide and squeak.
Brazil starts to restrict minors’ access to social media
Brazil starts to restrict minors’ access to social media
Saturday 21 March 2026 03:00 PM
BRASILIA: Brazil has begun implementing new measures to restrict minors’ access to social media and prevent them from viewing violent or illegal content.
Thai worker killed in Iranian strike on Israel
Thai worker killed in Iranian strike on Israel
Friday 20 March 2026 10:50 AM
TEL AVIV: A Thai worker was killed during an Iranian strike on Israel late Wednesday night (Mar 18), according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which also warned of escalating impact from the Middle East conflict on the world economy and oil prices.
Iran targets Gulf energy sites after gas field strike
Iran targets Gulf energy sites after gas field strike
Thursday 19 March 2026 11:04 AM
TEHRAN: Iran targeted energy facilities across the Gulf and threatened further destructive attacks after a key gas field was hit, raising fears today (Mar 19) of a wider assault on fuel supplies that could jolt already rattled global markets.
Senior US counterterrorism official resigns to protest Iran war
Senior US counterterrorism official resigns to protest Iran war
Wednesday 18 March 2026 10:37 AM
WASHINGTON: A senior US counterterrorism official resigned yesterday (Mar 17) to protest the US-Israeli war against Iran and said the Islamic Republic posed no imminent threat to the United States.
Trump faces coalition of the unwilling on Iran
Trump faces coalition of the unwilling on Iran
Tuesday 17 March 2026 09:21 AM
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump spent his first year back in power disparaging US allies. Now he wants them to help America in the Iran war - and they are none too enthusiastic.
ASEAN states to bolster energy cooperation
ASEAN states to bolster energy cooperation
Monday 16 March 2026 12:39 PM
BANGKOK: ASEAN member states are stepping up coordination to mitigate the potential fallout from the Middle East conflict, particularly risks to regional energy security and the safety of Southeast Asians, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has said.
Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of war
Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of war
Sunday 15 March 2026 02:00 PM
LAUSANNE: Four years after world sport rushed to ban Russia for invading Ukraine, the leading governing bodies are reacting guardedly to the US-led attack on Iran, raising accusations of double standards.
Three Thai crew on attacked ship ‘still alive’
Three Thai crew on attacked ship ‘still alive’
Saturday 14 March 2026 11:41 AM
OMAN: Three Thai sailors remain alive aboard the damaged cargo ship MV Mayuree Naree after it was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Adm Thadawut Thatphithakkul, chief of staff of the Royal Thai Navy.
China to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law condemned by rights groups
China to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law condemned by rights groups
Friday 13 March 2026 11:30 AM
BEIJING: China was set to approve what it called an “ethnic unity” law yesterday (Mar 12), which rights advocates warn could further marginalise minority groups like the Uyghurs.
Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Thursday 12 March 2026 09:54 AM
STRAIT OF HORMUZ: A Thai-flagged bulk carrier was struck by Iranian missiles near the Strait of Hormuz yesterday (Mar 11), with 20 Thai crew rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman and three still on board, according to the Royal Thai Navy.
Iran vows to fight on and block all Gulf oil
Iran vows to fight on and block all Gulf oil
Wednesday 11 March 2026 10:30 AM
TEHRAN: Iran vowed yesterday (Mar 10) that not one litre of oil would be exported from the Gulf while its war with the United States and Israel continues, in a stark rebuke to President Donald Trump’s boast that the conflict was all but over.
Crude plunges, stocks rally as Trump says war ‘pretty much’ complete
Crude plunges, stocks rally as Trump says war ‘pretty much’ complete
Tuesday 10 March 2026 10:23 AM
HONG KONG: Oil prices tanked and equities rallied today (Mar 10) following a wild day of swings that came after Donald Trump said the US-Israel war on Iran would be ending earlier than thought.
Khamenei’s son takes charge as Iran war sends oil price soaring
Khamenei’s son takes charge as Iran war sends oil price soaring
Monday 9 March 2026 03:30 PM
TEHRAN: Iran marked the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father as its new supreme leader with a barrage of missiles against Israel and the Gulf today (Mar 9), as the war sent oil prices soaring.
‘Time to go’: Dubai’s super-rich pay megabucks to flee
‘Time to go’: Dubai’s super-rich pay megabucks to flee
Friday 6 March 2026 11:30 AM
DUBAI: Dubai’s super-rich have started fleeing the glitzy business hub by any means necessary, paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to escape a regional war they fear has no end in sight.
First Thai returnees expected to leave Mideast on Saturday
First Thai returnees expected to leave Mideast on Saturday
Thursday 5 March 2026 10:48 AM
BANGKOK: The government will open registration today (Mar 5) for Thai nationals seeking to return from the war-torn Middle East, with the first group expected to depart on Saturday.
Cambodia absence highlights fragile trust
Cambodia absence highlights fragile trust
Wednesday 4 March 2026 12:56 PM
BANGKOK: Cambodia’s absence from the Cobra Gold military drill this year signals a persistent lack of trust between Thailand and Cambodia, analysts say.
Israel hits Lebanon after Hezbollah fire, expanding Iran war
Israel hits Lebanon after Hezbollah fire, expanding Iran war
Monday 2 March 2026 11:22 AM
BEIRUT: Israeli forces launched strikes on Lebanon including the capital Beirut today (Mar 2), the military said, after Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader.