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American hegemony is waning
News, Carla Norrlöf is Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto., Published on 21/03/2026
» The messy crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has clarified how power works in the 21st century. It reminds us that the greatest long-term threat to the United States is not China's military buildup or Russian aggression, but the gradual fragmentation of the alliance system that has underwritten its global leadership since World War II.
Oil declines as US, Israel seek to ease concerns over Iran war
Bloomberg, Published on 20/03/2026
» Oil dropped from its highest close since July 2022, as the leaders of the United States and Israel sought to reassure investors rattled by damage to major Persian Gulf energy facilities.
Trump demands halt to energy facility attacks
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/03/2026
» US President Donald Trump has called on Israel and Iran to stop attacks on energy facilities as the war in the Middle East escalated, with damage to key oil and gas infrastructure triggering a fresh surge in prices.
Emirates flying near-empty jets to Dubai
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/03/2026
» Emirates is operating flights to Dubai that are near-empty in some cases as travellers avoid the Persian Gulf, highlighting the challenges for the world’s largest international airline to restore its network amid a protracted war.
Thailand to start building Cambodia border fences next month
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/03/2026
» Thailand will start building fences along a portion of its border with Cambodia next month to boost security after deadly clashes between the countries erupted last year following longstanding tensions.
Global funds look to Malaysia as Iran war shakes up Asian assets
Bloomberg, Published on 17/03/2026
» Even before the war in Iran sparked a surge in energy prices, Malaysia stood out from its Southeast Asian peers as the newfound darling of global investors.
Labubu mania is over. Pop Mart bets it can survive with new toys
Bloomberg, Published on 16/03/2026
» Pop Mart International Group ’s shelves remain packed, but shoppers are no longer fixated solely on the snaggle-toothed Labubu dolls that once sparked hours-long lines and resale frenzies.
Thai refiner makes rare purchase of North Sea crude
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/03/2026
» A Thai oil refiner has made a rare purchase of North Sea crude oil as Asian processors scramble to find alternatives to Middle Eastern supplies stuck in the Persian Gulf.
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.
Thai oil fund spending B1 billion a day on subsidies
Bloomberg News and Post Reporters, Published on 11/03/2026
» The Thai government is widening efforts to curb demand for fuel, as it burns through cash fighting to keep domestic diesel prices artificially low amid surging global energy costs.