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EU urges Asean to shun Russian oil
Published on 28/04/2026
» BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei - The European Union’s top diplomat has urged partner countries in Southeast Asia not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try to cope with widespread fuel shortages caused by the Middle East conflict.
Russian oligarch’s superyacht clears Hormuz
Published on 28/04/2026
» A luxury superyacht linked to a Russian oligarch passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, data showed Tuesday, despite the parallel blockades maintained there by the United States and Iran.
Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US
Published on 28/04/2026
» Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has expressed frustration with the United States, saying the country has received no offers of help from Washington with the wide-ranging economic damage from the American-Israeli war against Iran.
Thai condo market sees fewer US, Chinese buyers
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/04/2026
» Chinese and American buyers were the only two nationalities among the top 10 for Thai condominium transfers last year to record declines in both unit numbers and value, while the other eight either saw increases in both or a decline in only one metric.
Separate goals, common enemy for Mali's jihadists and separatists
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» BAMAKO - Unprecedented attacks in Mali by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Tuareg separatists who killed the defence minister and seized a key town are the dramatic result of a new alliance the two groups forged a year ago.
The deafening silence about offshore wealth
Oped, Published on 28/04/2026
» When John Doe, the anonymous whistleblower behind the Panama Papers, approached us, he handed us an opportunity. When the resulting investigation into the offshore finance industry was published on April 3, 2016, the world was handed a test. As investigative journalists, we seized the opportunity. Sadly, the world has failed the test.
Anutin govt faces three diplomatic tests
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 28/04/2026
» Less than three weeks into office, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signalled three immediate foreign and security priorities: managing tensions with Cambodia, addressing unrest in the country's southern border provinces, and quietly preparing for a more active role in Myanmar.
'Looming' risk of nuclear arms race, UN proliferation meeting hears
AFP, Published on 27/04/2026
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - Signatories of the landmark nuclear non-proliferation treaty began a meeting at the UN on Monday as fears of a renewed arms race escalate, with atomic powers once again at loggerheads over safeguards.
Iran FM blames US for failure of talks after landing in Russia
AFP, Published on 27/04/2026
» SAINT PETERSBURG - Iran's top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday for the failure of talks after landing in Russia as part of a whirlwind diplomatic tour, with direct negotiations between the warring parties seemingly at an impasse.
New fighting in Mali's Kidal between army and rebels
AFP, Published on 26/04/2026
» BAMAKO - Fresh fighting erupted Sunday in the key Malian town of Kidal between Tuareg rebels backed by jihadists and government forces supported by Russian mercenaries, a day after insurgents launched coordinated strikes across the restive Sahel nation.