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IMF chief sees three key impacts from war
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/03/2026
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been closely monitoring the Middle East war, saying it is seeing three core channels of impact: on energy prices, market sentiment, and disruption in travel, tourism and trade.
Canada: Strikes on Iran ‘inconsistent with international law’
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» SYDNEY - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that US-Israeli strikes on Iran had been “inconsistent with international law”, calling for a rapid de-escalation of the conflict.
Myanmar to restrict private vehicle use as fuel shortages emerge
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/03/2026
» NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar’s military government will impose limits on private vehicles starting Saturday to conserve fuel as disruptions to Middle East shipping routes threaten the country’s energy supplies.
Unification Church loses Japan appeal against dissolution
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» TOKYO — The Unification Church lost an appeal Wednesday against a Japanese court's order to dissolve the sect, which came under investigation following the assassination of ex-premier Shinzo Abe.
Texas tests party fault lines as US midterms begin
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» HOUSTON - A bruising Texas Republican primary is advancing to a runoff vote, laying bare the struggle for control of US President Donald Trump's party as the 2026 midterms began on Tuesday, while Democrats sparred over their own direction.
Gold advances as dip-buyers enter market despite dollar strength
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/03/2026
» SINGAPORE — Gold rose, erasing some of the losses in the previous session, as dip-buyers entered a market fraught with risk on the fifth day of war in the Middle East.
War, politics clouding World Cup on 100-day countdown
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump's brutal immigration crackdown, polarised politics and a war unleashed on Iran have tarnished the global image of the United States just under 100 days before millions of fans are expected to visit for the World Cup.
Trump orders oil tanker insurance support, says Navy could escort ships in Gulf
Reuters, Published on 04/03/2026
» WASHINGTON: The U.S. Navy could begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, adding he had ordered the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade in the Gulf.
Beirut explosion, Qatar busts spy cells: Latest developments in Mideast war
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - An explosion rocked the Lebanese capital and Israel said it was launching a new overnight wave of strikes on Iran, as the war engulfing the Middle East continued into Wednesday.
New baggage policy leads to longer THAI check-in times
Published on 04/03/2026
» Passengers on Thai Airways International flights are being advised to spare extra time for check-in at Suvarnabhumi airport after long lines on Monday when the airline adopted a new checked baggage policy.