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Sweden's prisons prepare to house young teens
AFP, Published on 17/03/2026
» SIGTUNA (SWEDEN) - North of Stockholm, the Rosersberg prison is making preparations to house children as young as 13 in response to a much-criticised juvenile judicial reform expected to take effect in July.
Your Next Petrol Stop Comes With a Coconut
BitesizeBKK, Published on 17/03/2026
» There’s a new freebie appearing at some Thai petrol stations. Instead of getting a plastic bottle of water, you get something much sweeter: a coconut.
Middle East war: global economic fallout
AFP, Published on 17/03/2026
» PARIS - Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Tuesday:
Gold faces price fall amid rising inflation
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/03/2026
» Gold prices could slide below US$5,000 an ounce if rising energy prices and mounting inflation concerns stemming from war in the Middle East prompts the Federal Reserve's meeting this week to signal fewer or no interest rate cuts this year, traders say.
Afghan govt accuses Pakistan after new strikes on Kabul
AFP, Published on 17/03/2026
» KABUL - Afghan authorities on Monday accused neighbouring Pakistan of attacking Kabul, as AFP journalists heard loud explosions overhead and anti-aircraft defences swung into action.
Global travel erases places we love
News, Published on 17/03/2026
» Venice is drowning -- not just in rising waters but also in tourists. The city is charging a day-tripper fee and has banned large tour groups and loudspeakers in an effort to curb the crush. Barcelona residents march with squirt guns and "Tourists go home" signs to protest rising rents and crowds. Amsterdam is moving to cap and eventually ban ocean-going cruise ships to reduce pollution and visitor pressure.
Western allies push back on Trump call for Nato help to reopen Hormuz
AFP, Published on 16/03/2026
» LONDON - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) allies and other Western nations pushed back Monday on US President Donald Trump's demand that alliance members help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical conduit for crude oil that Iran has effectively closed.
YouTube to introduce 30-second non-skippable ads on smart TVs
Life, Published on 16/03/2026
» Google has announced plans to introduce 30-second non-skippable advertisements on YouTube for smart TVs, a move aimed at helping brands reach audiences watching the platform on internet-connected televisions.
Labubu mania is over. Pop Mart bets it can survive with new toys
Published on 16/03/2026
» Pop Mart International Group ’s shelves remain packed, but shoppers are no longer fixated solely on the snaggle-toothed Labubu dolls that once sparked hours-long lines and resale frenzies.
E-commerce sovereignty picks up with Pantip Mall
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thailand has begun to explore the concept of local e-commerce sovereignty with the debut of Pantip Mall e-marketplace, as regulators and local e-commerce veterans share growing concerns over the dominance of foreign platforms.