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Bad joke about stricken Thai ship backfires on Iran
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» The Iranian embassy in South Africa has removed a social‑media post about Thai seafarers rescued after their ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, saying it was meant as humour and not to offend Thai people, following angry backlash in Thailand.
Bombed Iranian girls school had vivid website and yearslong online presence
Published on 13/03/2026
» LONDON - An Iranian girls school that took a direct hit on the first day of the war had a yearslong online presence, including dozens of photos of the children and their activities, before it was struck along with at least six other buildings in an adjacent military compound, a Reuters investigation found.
Cathay Pacific to nearly double fuel surcharge on Wednesday as costs surge
Published on 13/03/2026
» Cathay Pacific Airways will nearly double its fuel surcharges starting from Wednesday, following a similar move by another Hong Kong carrier amid rising fuel prices driven by conflict in the Middle East.
South Sudan models dominate global catwalks but visas a problem
AFP, Published on 13/03/2026
» JUBA — Heels click on cracked paving stones as fantastically long-limbed men and women practice moves they hope will whisk them away from South Sudan, one of the fashion world's favourite scouting locations.
Thousands of Chinese boats mass at sea, raising questions
AFP, Published on 13/03/2026
» TAIPEI — Thousands of Chinese fishing boats have been massing in geometric formations in the East China Sea, in coordinated actions that experts believe are part of Beijing's preparations for a potential regional crisis or conflict.
Thailand prepares to defend USTR on trade probes
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» The Commerce Ministry has set up a task force to compile evidence to argue against the United States Trade Representative (USTR), which included Thailand in its new investigations into unfair practices.
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.
'Say a prayer and send it': Paralympic alpine skiers tackle fear
AFP, Published on 13/03/2026
» CORTINA D'AMPEZZO — What does it take to rocket down an icy sheet of Dolomite rock at over 100 kilometres per hour (62 miles per hour) when missing a limb or suffering visual impairment?
Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'
AFP, Published on 13/03/2026
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump warned Iran's football team on Thursday their "life and safety" would be at risk if they took part in the upcoming World Cup in North America.
Spurs search for salvation, Arsenal ready for title charge
AFP, Published on 13/03/2026
» LONDON — Troubled Tottenham head to Liverpool on Sunday searching for salvation in their increasingly desperate fight against relegation.