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The scramble for the world's critical minerals
News, Published on 07/08/2025
» The world's superpowers have developed a seemingly insatiable appetite for the critical minerals that are essential to the ongoing energy and digital transitions, including rare-earth metals (for semiconductors), cobalt (for batteries), and uranium (for nuclear reactors). The International Energy Agency forecasts that demand for these minerals will more than quadruple by 2040 for use in clean-energy technologies alone. But, in their race to control these vital resources, China, Europe, and the United States risk causing serious harm to the countries that possess them.
European countries announce $1 bn purchase of US weapons for Ukraine
AFP, Published on 05/08/2025
» STOCKHOLM - The Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Denmark will buy $1 billion of US weapons under a new NATO scheme to support Ukraine in its war against Russia, the countries announced Tuesday.
Govt denies hatching plan to assassinate Cambodian leaders
Post Reporters, Published on 05/08/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly rejected recent Cambodian media reports that Thailand planned to assassinate Cambodia's leaders.
Border conflict tarnishes tourists’ perceptions of Thailand
Published on 05/08/2025
» The Thai-Cambodian border conflict has damaged the image of Thai tourism, though the economic impact remains limited, with estimated losses of around 3 billion baht, mostly in the affected border provinces.
Cabinet approves compensation for border clash victims
Online Reporters, Published on 05/08/2025
» The cabinet has approved compensation of 10 million baht for the families of each soldier and government official killed in last month’s border conflict with Cambodia, and 8 million baht for each civilian victim’s family, according to acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Trump vows substantial India tariff hike over Russian oil buying
Published on 05/08/2025
» US President Donald Trump said he would be “substantially raising” the tariff on Indian exports to the United States over the Asian nation’s purchases of Russian oil, a move New Delhi slammed as unjustified in an escalating fight between the two major economies.
Losing the narrative
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/08/2025
» Since the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia began and up until the recently brokered ceasefire, Thailand has struggled to present its position to the world.
Army denies Thai troops ordered to retreat from disputed temple
Online Reporters, Published on 03/08/2025
» The Royal Thai Army has dismissed social media claims that troops were ordered to retreat after capturing the disputed Ta Kwai temple site in Surin province and nearby strategic Hill 350 during clashes with Cambodia earlier this week.
Sweden denies suspending sales of Gripen fighter jets to Thailand
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 03/08/2025
» The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok has denied reports claiming Sweden has suspended further sales of its Gripen fighter jets to Thailand.
Thai-Cambodia border 'win' as mop-up starts
News, Published on 03/08/2025
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has declared success in reclaiming control over the disputed Chong Arn Ma border area in Ubon Ratchathani's Nam Yuen district, specifically near the Ta Om Monument, following five days of armed clashes with Cambodian forces.