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Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, defying US naval superiority
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2026
» DUBAI/CAIRO/WASHINGTON — Iran flaunted its tightened grip over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday with a video of commandos in a speedboat storming a huge cargo ship, after the collapse of peace talks that Washington had hoped would open one of the world's most important shipping corridors.
Vacant land owners urged to use plots to cut burden
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/04/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has urged owners of vacant land to utilise their plots to reduce the burden of the land and building tax, as rules on agricultural use claims will be tightened to prevent tax avoidance from next year.
Stuffed toys in US capital symbolise displaced Ukrainian children
AFP, Published on 24/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - In the heart of the US capital, a fence stands adorned with 20,000 teddy bears to represent the Ukrainian children who, according to Kyiv, have been abducted by invading Russia, as war rages on.
US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar
AFP, Published on 24/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Iran's footballers will be welcome at this year's World Cup, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, distancing the US government from a proposal that Italy could take their place in the tournament.
Security Council scraps MoU 44, citing stalled talks, rising tensions with Cambodia
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/04/2026
» The National Security Council on Thursday resolved to terminate MoU 44 — the 2001 memorandum on overlapping maritime claims with Cambodia — saying the pact has failed to deliver results and has instead fuelled mistrust between the neighbouring countries.
Trump’s ‘low IQ’ slur and the right’s race obsession
AFP, Published on 23/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - When US President Donald Trump this week attacked Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries, two of America’s most prominent Black figures, he chose a particularly pejorative insult: “low IQ person”.
Rupture, reform and how to rebuild
Oped, Published on 23/04/2026
» The world is teetering on the edge of a cliff. Russia, China, and the United States are using their military and economic power in the ruthless pursuit of power and domination. In doing so, they have ruptured an international system that for 80 years was characterised by rules, institutions, and a measure of cooperation.
Generali Thailand Announces Strong Business Performance in 2025
Published on 22/04/2026
» Generali Thailand reinforces its strong business performance under the strategy “LIFETIME PARTNER 27: DRIVING EXCELLENCE”, achieving gross written premiums of THB 16.1 billion, representing a growth of 22%. The company continues to accelerate excellence by strengthening three core pillars: Distribution, Customer, and People to drive sustainable growth, while navigating global challenges including geopolitical risks, inflation, economic volatility, and health-related risks.
Foreign Ministry launches diplomatic reset plan
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/04/2026
» Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has unveiled a more proactive diplomatic strategy aimed at guiding the country through growing global uncertainty.
Govt denies plotting VAT hike
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2026
» The government has firmly denied reports suggesting a planned hike in value-added tax (VAT) from 7% to 10%, describing the claims as misinformation and reiterating its commitment to easing the cost of living for the general public.