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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.
Iran says final deal with US still far off
News, Published on 20/04/2026
» TEHRAN: The strategic Strait of Hormuz remained closed on yesterday amid a stand-off between Iran and the United States, with Iran's parliament speaker signalling a final peace deal remained "far" off despite some progress in negotiations.
Car scheme doubts
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/04/2026
» The government's planned "old car for new" scheme, a campaign to provide a subsidy and soft loans to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, marks a policy push to advance the transition towards net zero. In principle, the direction sounds good.
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.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'hope' before 100,000 faithful in Angola
AFP, Published on 19/04/2026
» LUANDA (ANGOLA) - Tens of thousands of people attended a giant open-air mass by Pope Leo XIV outside the Angolan capital Sunday, where he delivered a message of hope to the resource-rich country marked by poverty and inequality.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 19/04/2026
» PARIS - The latest developments in the Middle East war:
Soldiers clash with smugglers, seize 92kg crystal meth
Online Reporters, Published on 19/04/2026
» Soldiers patrolling the border seized 92 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine following an armed clash with smugglers in Mae Sai district of northernmost Chiang Rai province early Sunday.
Pattaya policeman charged after Walking Street murder
Published on 19/04/2026
» PATTAYA - A police investigator was arrested and charged with murder after the owner of a cannabis shop was shot dead during a drunken argument near Walking Street in the early hours of Sunday.
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.
Man Utd beat Chelsea as Spurs stunned by Brighton equaliser
AFP, Published on 19/04/2026
» LONDON - Matheus Cunha fired Manchester United towards the Champions League with a 1-0 win at Chelsea on Saturday, while Tottenham remain in the relegation zone after twice blowing the lead to draw with Brighton.