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A bridge too far
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/04/2026
» Re: "Singapore eyes bridge potential", (BP, April 28) & Land Bridge plan due for cabinet", (BP, April 26). PM Anutin Charnvirakul says the proposed southern Land Bridge project is suddenly vital due to a temporary shift in global trade routes. Of course, such a quickly grabbed upon straw is put forth by politicians in their blind adoration of public–private partnerships, the mother of all graft mechanisms. What else have they got?
Trump hails British as 'friends' as king visits amid Iran tensions
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has "no closer friends" than the British, as he welcomed King Charles III to the White House on a state visit overshadowed by tensions over the Iran war.
Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on Tuesday, with the US considering Tehran's latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran saying Washington could no longer dictate terms.
UAE quits Opec in blow to global oil cartel
Published on 28/04/2026
» DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting Opec and Opec+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.
UK launches appeal to uphold Palestine Action ban
Published on 28/04/2026
» LONDON - The British government on Tuesday sought to uphold a ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, which it has designated a terrorist organisation, after a court ruling that the move unlawfully interfered with freedom of expression.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» PARIS — The latest developments in the Middle East war:
Horses unlikely saviours for those who serve in uniform
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» WINDSOR — Members of the armed forces and the police may put their lives on the line for their country but even they have their mental and physical limits and often it is horses, not humans, who can provide salvation.
Trains collide near Jakarta, killing seven, injuring dozens
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» BEKASI, Indonesia - Rescuers were racing to reach survivors on Tuesday morning outside Indonesia's capital Jakarta after two trains collided overnight, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens.
Navy procures more amphibious vehicles
News, Published on 28/04/2026
» The Royal Thai Navy has defended its decision to procure additional armoured wheel amphibious vehicles (AWAV), saying the purchase is needed to strengthen readiness along the eastern border, protect maritime sovereignty and support disaster relief missions.
Singapore eyes bridge potential
News, Published on 28/04/2026
» Singapore is interested in Thailand's Land Bridge project as a potential economic opportunity, though discussions remain at an early stage, government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said.