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People’s Party vows to mount strong defence
Online Reporters, Published on 24/04/2026
» Ten People’s Party (PP) MPs vowed on Friday to fight a Supreme Court case to the fullest extent over allegations tied to a proposed amendment to Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese-majeste law.
US soldier allegedly bet on Maduro operation using intel
AFP, Published on 24/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - A US soldier faces charges for using classified information to bet on online prediction markets related to the US operation to capture former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, the Department of Justice said on Thursday.
Huge oil bet precedes Trump ceasefire extension
Published on 22/04/2026
» LONDON - Traders placed a series of bets worth $430 million on a drop in crude oil prices just 15 minutes before US President Donald Trump said he would extend a ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday.
Scarce food, bleak futures spur Rohingya refugees to gamble with death at sea
Reuters, Published on 21/04/2026
» COX'S BAZAR — Rohingya refugee Rahila Begum spent two days adrift in the Andaman Sea this month, clinging to a wooden shard after her overcrowded boat capsized, one of the few survivors of a disaster that left 250 missing and feared dead.
Architect ’26 sets building technology and construction regional agenda
Published on 20/04/2026
» The ASA Architect Expo, organised by the Association of Siamese Architects (ASA) under royal patronage, returns for its 38th consecutive year. Architect ’26 is scheduled to take place from April 28 to May 3, 2026, at Challenger Hall, Impact Muang Thong Thani. Beyond the comprehensive showcase of architectural design and integrated construction products and services, the expo will feature the ASA International Forum as a premier highlight.
Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume
Reuters, Published on 15/04/2026
» TOKYO: Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expectations peace talks between the U.S. and Iran may resume and eventually release supply from the key Middle East producing region trapped by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil surges, stocks drop as Trump threatens to block Hormuz
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» LONDON - Oil prices surged and stock markets broadly fell Monday after US-Iran peace talks broke down and President Donald Trump announced a plan to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, ratcheting up fears for Middle East energy supplies.
Oil jumps 8% to above $100 ahead of US blockade on Strait of Hormuz
Reuters, Published on 13/04/2026
» SINGAPORE: Oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. Navy prepared a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that could restrict Iranian oil shipments after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war.
ASA Architect Expo 2026: Global Architects Explore AI and Creativity at ASA International Forum
Published on 10/04/2026
» As artificial intelligence reshapes our daily lives, professionals across all sectors are compelled to adapt. The architectural and design community is no exception as it is currently undergoing a transformation to harmonise traditional expertise with cutting-edge technology. This shift seeks a vital balance between human wisdom, creativity, and the innovative power of AI to elevate our economy, society, and overall quality of life.
Huge bets on oil plunge placed just before ceasefire news
Published on 09/04/2026
» LONDON - Investors placed approximately $950 million in bets on oil prices falling just hours before the United States and Iran announced a ceasefire, the latest large wager on the direction of the world’s most traded commodity ahead of a major policy announcement by President Donald Trump.