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The war and its likely consequences
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 17/04/2026
» As the joint attack between the United States and Israel against Iran that resulted in a wider regional conflict in the Middle East approaches its two-month mark, the directions of the war remain precarious while some of the longer-lasting consequences appear evident. Unsurprisingly, the war has been detrimental and damaging for all states and societies concerned, not just within the affected region but the wider world. Already we can start counting some of the long-term costs.
Trump touts direct talks between Israeli and Lebanese leaders
AFP, Published on 16/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would hold direct talks on Thursday in what would be a historic first, but there was no confirmation from either side.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 16/04/2026
» The latest developments in the Middle East war:
Australia to boost defence spending citing growing threats
AFP, Published on 16/04/2026
» CANBERRA - Australia will raise defence spending to 3.0 percent of GDP by 2033 as armed conflicts flare worldwide, the government said Thursday.
Russia to plug fertiliser gap
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/04/2026
» Thailand plans to purchase up to 2 million tonnes of Russian urea fertiliser annually following bilateral talks to expand agricultural trade cooperation.
Russians looking to increase exports to Thai market
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 15/04/2026
» Russia is ready to increase exports to the Thai market, says Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev, as quoted by the Russian Embassy in Thailand.
Lebanon, Israel to hold direct talks as Trump blockades Iran
AFP, Published on 14/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Israel said it was open to peace with Lebanon ahead of the first direct talks in decades between the neighbours Tuesday, but that Hezbollah remained the "problem" blocking an agreement on ending fighting.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 14/04/2026
» The latest developments in the Middle East war:
Controversy in Indonesia over US military overflight proposal
Reuters, Published on 14/04/2026
» JAKARTA - Indonesia’s foreign ministry has warned the defence ministry that an American proposal to give its military “blanket” permission to fly over Indonesian territory risked entangling Jakarta in potential South China Sea conflicts, sources say.
Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays peacemaker
AFP, Published on 14/04/2026
» ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - As the clock ticked down to US President Donald Trump’s deadline to destroy Iran’s civilisation last week, hope emerged from an unlikely corner, with Pakistan’s prime minister first seeking — and within hours securing — a two-week ceasefire between the warring sides.