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Bangkok to host One Run half-marathon for first time
Life, Published on 21/04/2026
» The One Run international half-marathon will take place at Suan Luang Rama IX Park in Prawet district of Bangkok on May 23 at 4.30am.
Pope Leo blasts 'exploitation' on visit to resource-rich Angola
AFP, Published on 20/04/2026
» SAURIMO — Pope Leo XIV condemned exploitation and corruption by the rich and powerful on Monday during a visit to Angola's diamond-rich northeast, returning to a theme of his 11-day tour of Africa.
Beijing humanoid half-marathon winner breaks human world record
Published on 20/04/2026
» The winner of a half-marathon held on Sunday in Beijing featuring humanoid robots alongside amateur runners broke the human world record, finishing the race in 50 minutes, 26 seconds, as China showcased its rapid progress in robotics technology.
Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade
AFP, Published on 18/04/2026
» TEHRAN - Iran’s military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships passing through the vital waterway.
Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
Reuters, Published on 17/04/2026
» Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months.
Trump says Iran talks could resume within 'days'
AFP, Published on 15/04/2026
» TEHRAN — US President Donald Trump has indicated peace talks with Tehran could resume this week, as the United States turned the screws Wednesday with a naval blockade it said had cut off maritime trade with Iran.
Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays peacemaker
AFP, Published on 14/04/2026
» ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - As the clock ticked down to US President Donald Trump’s deadline to destroy Iran’s civilisation last week, hope emerged from an unlikely corner, with Pakistan’s prime minister first seeking — and within hours securing — a two-week ceasefire between the warring sides.
Trump says 'not a big fan' of Pope Leo after his anti-war message
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» JOINT BASE ANDREWS (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump told reporters Sunday that he is "not a big fan" of Pope Leo XIV, after the global leader of Catholics made a plea for peace.
Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade
Published on 13/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - Oil tankers are steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a US blockade later on Monday following failed peace talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend, shipping data showed.
Oil jumps 8% to above $100 ahead of US blockade on Strait of Hormuz
Reuters, Published on 13/04/2026
» SINGAPORE: Oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. Navy prepared a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that could restrict Iranian oil shipments after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war.