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French soldier killed in attack in Iraqi Kurdistan
AFP, Published on 13/03/2026
» PARIS — A French soldier was killed in an attack in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, confirming the first French military death in the Middle East war.
MJets buoyant on regional outlook
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/03/2026
» Private jet operator MJets is banking on increasing demand for private jets in the region as it adds new business arms, including an investment in fixed-base operator (FBO) facilities overseas and becoming an authorised dealer for Gulfstream jets in Thailand.
Assailant dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue
AFP, Published on 13/03/2026
» DETROIT - An unidentified assailant was dead after ramming his pickup truck on Thursday into a synagogue on the outskirts of Detroit, Michigan, and causing a blaze, police said.
DR Congo air strike kills French aid worker
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» GOMA - A French aid worker for the UN children’s agency has been killed in an air strike in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in a city controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia.
Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Online Reporters, Published on 11/03/2026
» A Thai‑flagged bulk carrier was struck by Iranian missiles near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with 20 Thai crew rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman and three still on board, according to the Royal Thai Navy.
Middle East war: global economic fallout
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» PARIS — Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Wednesday:
Kharg Island: Iran's vital oil hub in the crosshairs?
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» PARIS — Kharg Island, a scrubby stretch of land in the northern Gulf, handles almost all of Iran's crude exports and any attempt to seize it would mark a major escalation in the conflict, analysts say.
'Stealth hit' Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» TOKYO — Fan buzz around life-simulation game "Pokemon Pokopia" sent Nintendo shares soaring on Wednesday, with some hailing the new title as a welcome antidote to global conflicts.
NIQ study: Quality expectations evolve across Thailand’s auto market
Published on 11/03/2026
» Bangkok — NielsenIQ (NIQ) (NYSE: NIQ), a leader in consumer intelligence, has released its 2025 Thailand Automotive Quality Study, based on insights from 3,479 new vehicle owners nationwide. As electric and conventional vehicle ownership expands across Thailand, consumer expectations are becoming more experience-driven. Buyers are placing greater emphasis on usability, reliability and consistent everyday performance across all powertrains.
US targets Iran mine-laying as war causes oil market havoc
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» TEHRAN - The United States said Tuesday it was striking Iranian ships capable of mining the crucial Strait of Hormuz and threatened escalation if Tehran presses ahead, as the Middle East war wreaks havoc on global oil markets.