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War, politics clouding World Cup on 100-day countdown
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump's brutal immigration crackdown, polarised politics and a war unleashed on Iran have tarnished the global image of the United States just under 100 days before millions of fans are expected to visit for the World Cup.
Trump orders oil tanker insurance support, says Navy could escort ships in Gulf
Reuters, Published on 04/03/2026
» WASHINGTON: The U.S. Navy could begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, adding he had ordered the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade in the Gulf.
Liverpool rocked by last-gasp defeat at Wolves
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» LONDON - Liverpool suffered an embarrassing 2-1 defeat at Wolves as Andre's stoppage-time strike sealed a dramatic victory for the Premier League's bottom club on Tuesday.
Iran will not 'automatically' fall after Khamenei's death, shah's widow tells AFP
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei's death is "historically significant" but will not "automatically" lead to the fall of the Iranian system, the widow of the country's last shah told AFP in an interview on Tuesday.
Beirut explosion, Qatar busts spy cells: Latest developments in Mideast war
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - An explosion rocked the Lebanese capital and Israel said it was launching a new overnight wave of strikes on Iran, as the war engulfing the Middle East continued into Wednesday.
Flights to evacuate stranded travellers in Middle East
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Governments and airlines scrambled on Tuesday to repatriate tens of thousands of travellers stranded in the Middle East following the eruption of a regional conflict sparked by Israel-US strikes on Iran.
Will US oil companies be the big winners from the Iran war?
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» NEW YORK - Energy prices have surged dramatically since the United States and Israel launched their attack on Iran on Saturday, and that will almost certainly translate into bigger profits.
Don Mueang to open 24-hour automated departure gates on Thursday
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/03/2026
» Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok will open its new 24-hour Automated Border Control (ABC) passport gates for departures on Thursday.
US has destroyed 17 ships and hit almost 2,000 targets in Iran, military says
Reuters, Published on 04/03/2026
» The U.S. military has destroyed 17 Iranian ships, including a submarine, and struck nearly 2,000 targets in Iran, the commander of the U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday.
New baggage policy leads to longer THAI check-in times
Published on 04/03/2026
» Passengers on Thai Airways International flights are being advised to spare extra time for check-in at Suvarnabhumi airport after long lines on Monday when the airline adopted a new checked baggage policy.