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US killing of Soleimani: what we know
AFP, Published on 04/01/2020
» WASHINGTON - The American raid that killed top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad on Friday opens a period of uncertainty for both the Middle East and the US.
Soleimani 'not linked' to Bangkok attacks
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/01/2020
» International security has worsened after a US air strike on Friday killed top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani and Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a warning of "severe revenge".
Is oil the new tobacco?
Business, Rochelle Toplensky, Published on 04/01/2020
» If data is the new oil, then oil is starting to look like the new tobacco.
For the people
News, Postbag, Published on 04/01/2020
» It must be acknowledged by foreign "guests" that Thai politics, taken as a whole, is quite incomprehensible. For example, does a military-run democracy mean that the military has declared war against the people? Or is the government actually weak and hiding behind "threats" to remain in power?
Shares retreat on US-Iran conflict fears
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/01/2020
» Recap: Most regional stock markets shed early gains on Friday as geopolitical tensions soared after a US airstrike at Baghdad airport killed one of the most powerful figures in Iran, Maj Gen Qassem Soleimani, head of the Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guards.
Americans urged to leave Iraq
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/01/2020
» WASHINGTON: The US State Department on Friday issued a directive to American citizens to depart Iraq immediately because of the heightened tensions in the region as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called for “de-escalation” with Iran.
Top Iranian general killed in US strike
New York Times, Published on 03/01/2020
» BAGHDAD: President Donald Trump ordered the killing of the powerful commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps, Maj Gen Qasem Soleimani, in a drone strike on the Baghdad International Airport early Friday, American officials said.
Oil prices surge after US strike kills Iranian general
AFP, Published on 03/01/2020
» HONG KONG: Oil prices soared more than 4% on Friday and equities reversed early gains following news that the US had killed a top Iranian general, fanning fresh fears of a conflict in the crude-rich region.
US announces partial ban on flavored e-cigarettes
AFP, Published on 03/01/2020
» WASHINGTON: The US government announced Thursday it was banning most flavored e-cigarettes in a bid to curb the rising tide of youth vaping, but under industry pressure it stopped short of the full ban promised in September by the White House.
Iraqi force says 'US strike' killed top Iran, Iraq commanders at Baghdad airport
AFP, Published on 03/01/2020
» BAGHDAD - Top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US strike on Baghdad's international airport on Friday, Iraq's powerful Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary force has said, in a dramatic escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran.