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Parties highlight trade policies
Business, Published on 04/02/2026
» As government policy plays a crucial role in shaping the direction of the country's international trade, key political parties have outlined policies such as accelerating free trade agreement negotiations, developing value-added products and integrating into the global supply chain.
Are the Iranians pretending to have nukes?
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 04/02/2026
» The Iranian regime is brutal, fanatical and corrupt. It has just committed the mass murder of its own citizens in the city streets and in their own homes. But the story we are told about Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons is very misleading.
Iran’s president confirms talks with US after Trump threats
AFP, Published on 03/02/2026
» Iran’s president confirmed on Tuesday that he had ordered the start of talks with the United States, provided they were free of threats, after his counterpart Donald Trump suggested “bad things” would happen without a deal.
Cambodian scam compound yields trove of fraud evidence, Thai military says
Reuters, Published on 03/02/2026
» CHONG CHOM, Thailand/ODDAR MEANCHEY, Cambodia — The Thai military said on Monday it had recovered a trove of evidence of transnational fraud from a Cambodian scam compound seized during clashes last year between the two countries along their disputed border.
Options lacking in charter debate
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/02/2026
» A public referendum on whether Thailand should undertake a complete rewrite of the constitution will be held on Sunday, the same day as the general election.
Hedgehoppers in search of good news
Roger Crutchley, Published on 01/02/2026
» Being the very first day of February it would have been nice if there was some good news worth celebrating, but unfortunately nothing immediately springs to mind. Cheerful news is an increasingly rare commodity these days. It all seems to be gloom and doom and hardly portends a joyful 2026. It can get a bit wearying grappling with news reports featuring contradictions, cover-ups and cock-ups, often accompanied by half-truths, prevarications and porky pies. But this is the world we now live in.
Abhisit urges more action to curb vote-buying
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/01/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Saturday reaffirmed the party’s commitment to “honest and clean” politics and called on the Election Commission to take more proactive action against vote-buying ahead of the Feb 8 poll.
Dreams of youth die behind bars in Myanmar
Published on 31/01/2026
» Shwe Theingi was instantly drawn to Wutt Yee Aung when they met at the start of their second year at Dagon University in Yangon in 2019.
Israel to partially reopen key Gaza crossing
AFP, Published on 30/01/2026
» JERUSALEM - Israel announced it would reopen the crucial Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Sunday after months of urging from the UN, humanitarian organisations and ordinary Palestinians — but only for the “limited movement of people”.
Singapore's aviation showcase to reflect region's defence uncertainties and growth ambitions
Published on 30/01/2026
» Asia's premier aviation event is poised to showcase planes, parts and weapons as the industry juggles growing demand for air travel with geopolitical challenges and chronic supply constraints.