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Crypto push undermines US power
Oped, Published on 20/04/2026
» The Ouroboros, the ancient image of a serpent devouring its own tail, has long symbolised self-defeating strategies. It is thus an apt metaphor for US President Donald Trump's current policies. His reckless and illegal war against Iran is the clearest example, but his administration's enthusiastic embrace of crypto currencies represents a subtler, slower-burning expression of the same self-destructive tendency.
Oman ties help govt navigate Mideast crisis
News, Published on 20/04/2026
» Thailand's engagement with Oman has intensified following rising maritime insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz after Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow's visit to Muscat last week, where talks focused on shipping safety, energy cooperation and regional coordination.
Zelensky slams oil sanctions relief for Russia
AFP, Published on 19/04/2026
» KYIV- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday condemned the easing of sanctions on Russian oil after the United States extended a waiver meant to soften surging energy prices driven by the Middle East war.
Rodtang trades legal salvos with ONE Championship – but opens door to Chatri reconciliation
Published on 19/04/2026
» ONE Championship and Rodtang Jitmuangnon exchanged fresh legal blows on Saturday, but the latest twist in their bitter contract dispute may yet point towards a path back from the brink.
Meta unveils Muse Spark AI to challenge OpenAI and Google
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 19/04/2026
» Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has unveiled Muse Spark, its first AI model developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL), in a direct challenge to rivals OpenAI and Google.
Putting today's news on the map
Roger Crutchley, Published on 19/04/2026
» One of the few positive outcomes of the present Iran conflict is the impact it has had on geographical knowledge of the area amongst people around the globe. Every day millions switch on the television or their phones and the first thing they are likely to be greeted with is a map of the Middle East.
Pope heads for Angola as Trump feud drags on
AFP, Published on 18/04/2026
» YAOUNDE, Cameroon - Pope Leo XIV on Saturday held a huge public mass in Cameroon before leaving for Angola on the third leg of a landmark African tour marked by a war of words with US President Donald Trump over the Middle East conflict.
‘Record number’ of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year
Published on 18/04/2026
» GENEVA - Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal in 2025, making it the deadliest year on record for the route, according to the United Nations refugee agency.
Rodtang’s legal war with ONE Championship is a fight nobody wins
Published on 18/04/2026
» Nobody wins if Rodtang Jitmuangnon and ONE Championship allow this dispute to burn all the way to the ground.
Thailand banks on EU trade deal
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 18/04/2026
» The international trade landscape is changing rapidly, with more barriers and the waning influence of certain established international organisations. In response, countries are reducing their reliance on multilateral systems and strengthening economic stability through bilateral and regional free-trade agreements (FTAs).