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MPs grill govt on fuel plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/04/2026
» The energy crisis and soaring fuel prices -- particularly the issue of refining margins -- dominated parliamentary debate during a joint sitting in parliament on Thursday, as opposition parties challenged the government's policy statement.
Russia bans Nobel-winning rights group, raids independent newspaper, in one day
AFP, Published on 10/04/2026
» MOSCOW - Russia banned the Nobel Prize-winning human rights group Memorial and raided the offices of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta Thursday, in fresh blows to already diminished civil liberties in the country.
Melania Trump blasts 'lies' linking her to Epstein
AFP, Published on 10/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US First Lady Melania Trump made a surprise statement on Thursday denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, or that she herself was a victim of the convicted sex offender.
IMF chief urges nations to 'do no harm' in fiscal response to Iran war
AFP, Published on 10/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The International Monetary Fund's chief urged governments on Thursday to "do no harm" as they face the massive economic shocks caused by the Middle East war, calling for "targeted" and disciplined fiscal actions.
Venezuela police tear-gas protesters demanding salary rises
AFP, Published on 10/04/2026
» CARACAS - Venezuelan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse around 2,000 protesters who marched towards the presidential palace to demand salary and pension increases, AFP reporters saw.
Countering the fallacy of the buffer zone
Oped, Daoud Kuttab, Published on 10/04/2026
» Territorial buffers rarely, if ever, deliver the peace and security their advocates promise. After the collapse of the USSR, Ukraine was seen as a neutral cordon between Russia and Nato. Instead, it became a zone of increasingly fierce geopolitical contention, followed by open war.
Ministries push 'science diplomacy'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/04/2026
» The Foreign Affairs Ministry and the Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) Ministry have agreed to strengthen cooperation to advance economic diplomacy through science, technology and innovation.
Navy invites frigate bids
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/04/2026
» The Royal Thai Navy has disclosed the names of 11 international shipbuilders invited to submit proposals for its new frigate procurement programme, with three South Korean companies among the contenders.
Projecting hope for a world in turmoil
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 10/04/2026
» Today, the world is witnessing the most explosive situation since World War II, all too visible in conflicts such as the Iran war.
Operation targets 'zombie e-cigarette' drug network
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/04/2026
» Police have launched "Operation Anti Zombies" in a nationwide crackdown on a criminal network smuggling the anaesthetic agent etomidate across four provinces, including Bangkok, for use in so-called "zombie e-cigarettes".