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Trump to close deal-making Gulf tour in UAE
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» DOHA — United States President Donald Trump on Thursday closes a Middle East tour in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as he focuses squarely on seeking deals after billions of dollars of pledges from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Ukraine, Russia to hold first direct talks since 2022
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» ISTANBUL - War rivals Ukraine and Russia are set to go into their first direct talks in more than three years on Thursday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin not included on the list of attendees.
Thailand pitches trade proposals to US
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/05/2025
» Proposals that Thailand has submitted to the US Trade Representative (USTR), outline Thailand’s willingness to import energy products, petrochemicals, aircraft, fruit and animal feed from the United States, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Trade chief holds investment talks with US representatives
Business, Published on 15/05/2025
» The head of Thailand Trade Representatives has met with US senators, congressional leaders and major American companies, in a bid to reaffirm Thailand's role as a key investor in the country and explore joint Thai-US manufacturing.
Thai-US trade talks are likely to fail
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 15/05/2025
» Don't get too excited over news the temporary trade deal between China and the US will mean friendly negotiations with other countries. The US government still aims for higher import tax income to narrow its monstrous fiscal deficit. As explained in a previous article, Donald Trump would love to see an average tariff rate of around 20% or higher on imports. Higher customs revenue already allowed the US to achieve a budget surplus of US$258 billion (8.5 trillion baht) in April. The figure incorporates only a 10% universal tariff, as full reciprocal tariffs were postponed for 90 days from April 8. Just imagine how nice the US budget position would be with 20% or more import tariff revenue?
Gaza rescuers say 80 killed in Israeli strikes amid hostage release talks
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Gaza rescuers said at least 80 people were killed in Israeli bombardment across the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to US envoy Steve Witkoff about the release of hostages.
Trump offers to meet Putin in Turkey
AFP, Published on 14/05/2025
» MOSCOW - US President Donald Trump offered on Wednesday to travel to Turkey for talks on ending the Ukraine conflict, so long as his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin also showed up.
China, US to lift sweeping tariffs in trade war climbdown
AFP, Published on 14/05/2025
» BEIJING — The United States and China will lift sweeping tariffs on each others' goods for 90 days on Wednesday, after a temporary ceasefire in a brutal trade war that roiled global markets and international supply chains.
Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes killed 28 near hospital
AFP, Published on 14/05/2025
» JERUSALEM - Gaza rescuers said Israeli strikes close to a hospital in the Palestinian territory killed at least 28 people Tuesday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the military would enter Gaza "with full force" in the coming days.
Chamber eyes quick US talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/05/2025
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce says it sees progress in the trade talks between the US and China, and believes Thailand is prepared for negotiations with America if the discussions can be expedited.