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Thousands of Chinese boats mass at sea, raising questions
AFP, Published on 13/03/2026
» TAIPEI — Thousands of Chinese fishing boats have been massing in geometric formations in the East China Sea, in coordinated actions that experts believe are part of Beijing's preparations for a potential regional crisis or conflict.
Cambodia to investigate gas station closures, ensures supplies
Reuters, Published on 13/03/2026
» Close to a third of Cambodia's fuel depots and petrol stations have closed temporarily due to shortages but supplies would be made available, Commerce Minister Cham Nimul said on Thursday.
Cambodia to investigate gas station closures, ensures supplies
Reuters, Published on 12/03/2026
» Close to a third of Cambodia's fuel depots and petrol stations have closed temporarily due to shortages but supplies would be made available, its Commerce Minister said on Thursday.
China to approve 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups
AFP, Published on 12/03/2026
» BEIJING - China was set to approve Thursday what it called an "ethnic unity" law, which rights advocates warn could further marginalise minority groups like the Uyghurs.
Thailand denounces Iranian attack on ship
Bloomberg and AFP, Published on 12/03/2026
» Thailand on Thursday denounced the attack on a Thai-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and summoned Iran’s ambassador, as authorities race to rescue three crew members feared trapped aboard the damaged ship.
Thailand among countries facing US trade probe
AFP and Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026
» WASHINGTON - The United States announced new investigations Wednesday into what it considers unfair trade practices by dozens of countries, including Thailand, opening the door to penalties such as further tariffs as President Donald Trump seeks to replace duties struck down earlier by the Supreme Court.
War disrupts fertiliser supplies, puts food security at risk
AFP, Published on 12/03/2026
» With production in the Gulf countries at a standstill and gas prices rising, the war in the Middle East is disrupting the supply of fertilisers and posing risks for food security.
Arctic sea ice among lowest on record: AFP review of US data
AFP, Published on 12/03/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Arctic sea ice is headed for one of its smallest winter peaks on record, an AFP review of US data showed Wednesday, as climate change shrinks the region's frozen cover and heightens geopolitical tensions.
Extreme heat ‘making life increasingly unliveable’
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/03/2026
» The number of days when extreme heat makes it too dangerously hot to walk the dog, sweep the porch and engage in other ordinary pursuits has doubled around the world over the past 75 years, according to new research.
Concrete barrier blamed for fatal Korean crash built ‘to save money’
AFP, Published on 10/03/2026
» SEOUL - A concrete barrier blamed for the deadly South Korean jet crash that killed 179 people in December 2024 had been built to cut costs, the state auditor said on Tuesday.