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Japan not currently mulling maritime ops despite Trump pressure over Hormuz
AFP, Published on 16/03/2026
» TOKYO - Japan said on Monday it was not currently thinking about ordering maritime security operations, after US President Donald Trump called for other countries to send warships to help protect the Strait of Hormuz.
Fire contained in vicinity of Dubai airport after drone attack, flights suspended
Published on 16/03/2026
» A fire caused by a drone attack on Monday near Dubai International Airport had been contained with no injuries reported, but flights were temporarily suspended, Dubai authorities said.
War impact likely to unfold in phases
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thailand's economy and equity market could face mounting pressure if tensions between the US-Israel alliance and Iran escalate, with risks evolving from short-term financial market volatility to a deeper economic slowdown, says InnovestX Securities.
Economic toll of war grows
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» The escalating war between the US-Israel alliance and Iran is entering a more dangerous phase, raising concerns the conflict could trigger a wider economic shock via surging energy prices, disrupted trade routes and weakening global demand.
Govt in talks for more oil
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand is negotiating with all major oil-producing nations, not only Russia, to secure energy supplies, adding the nation will not face an energy shortage.
Zelensky: EU pressure to open Russian oil pipeline is 'blackmail'
AFP, Published on 15/03/2026
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told his European allies that pressure to re-open the Druzhba oil pipeline carrying Russian supplies was like "blackmail", he said in remarks released Sunday.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 15/03/2026
» PARIS - Here are the latest events in the Middle East war:
Plenty of fuel, govt insists, as motorists drain pumps dry
Online Reporters, Published on 15/03/2026
» Government officials have rushed to reassure motorists that "out of stock" signs reported at some petrol stations were caused by private motorists and public transport operators panicked into topping up by the Middle East war, not by a shortage of fuel reserves in Thailand.
Trump calls for countries to send warships to reopen Hormuz
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/03/2026
» US President Donald Trump stepped up calls to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, saying warships will “hopefully” be sent to the area near Iran’s coast to help commercial vessels sail through safely.
Unflattering comparison
Postbag, Published on 15/03/2026
» Re: "Potus again presses Congress on voter bill", (World, March 10).