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Airspace closures update, war's impact on sea freight
Online Reporters, Published on 08/03/2026
» The airspace over eight Mideast countries remains closed to commercial flights, but other airports are still operating, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday.
Iran says can fight for months as Israel strikes Beirut hotel
AFP, Published on 08/03/2026
» TEHRAN - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the country's forces could fight an intense war for six months against the United States and Israel, which said it struck Tehran's commanders at a seaside hotel in the heart of Beirut.
Public transport drivers fined
Post Reporters, Published on 08/03/2026
» Authorities have stepped up efforts to organise public transport services in a busy Bangkok shopping district after inspectors found multiple violations by drivers.
Trump tells Britain he does not need its help to win Iran war
Reuters, Published on 08/03/2026
» President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Britain is giving "serious thought" to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, but added that the U.S. does not need them to win the war with Iran, in the latest clash between the military allies.
Cornflakes, cats and grizzly bears
Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/03/2026
» Readers are no doubt aware that the official codename for the current US action in the Middle East is Operation Epic Fury which admittedly sounds more like the title of a martial arts B movie. It should not be confused with Operation Urgent Fury, the name given to the US invasion of Grenada back in 1983 during the Reagan administration. Israel incidentally has its own name for the current mission, Operation Roaring Lion.
18 poll cases still under review
Published on 08/03/2026
» The Supreme Administrative Court is reviewing 18 cases related to the recent election and referendum, with one case already dismissed, two rejected, and one withdrawn, says Prawit Boonthiem, vice president of the court.
Fertiliser prices rise amid Middle East tensions
News, Published on 08/03/2026
» A survey in Khon Kaen on Friday has found the retail price of urea fertiliser to have increased by about 50 baht per sack as stocks at several distributors become depleted ahead of planting season.
Philippines shortens work week to save energy
Published on 07/03/2026
» Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has approved a four-day work week for government offices starting on Monday in the country’s bid to save on energy as tensions in the Middle East push fuel costs higher.
Commercial pilots confront drones, missiles and stress
Published on 07/03/2026
» Commercial airline pilots have faced escalating risks in recent years, from drone incursions to flight paths squeezed by conflict. Now the US-Israeli attacks on Iran are making the skies even more perilous and ratcheting up the pressure on those flying through them.
Venezuela topped 2025 global inflation table at 475%
AFP, Published on 07/03/2026
» CARACAS - Inflation in Venezuela soared to 475% in 2025, the highest in the world, driven by a tightening of US sanctions in the lead-up to the ouster of leader Nicolas Maduro.