Indonesian social media curbs for under-16s take effect
JAKARTA - Anza Zafran ​Utama, a nine-year-old boy in the Indonesian city of Bogor, is either a dinosaur ‌or a shooter when he plays Roblox on his smartphone.

Why should anyone believe Anutin on fuel?
After weeks of assurances that the nation’s fuel situation was “under control”, the Thai public was hit by a staggering 6-baht hike to fuel prices this week.

‘Cicada’ Covid variant to reach Thailand, but not scary
The Covid variant known as Cicada, which has recently been detected in the United States and other countries, will eventually reach Thailand, but it is not considered serious and requires no additional vaccination, the Ministry of Public Health said on Friday.

Why Israel's Lebanon 'buffer zone' plan is stoking occupation fears
Israel's plan to seize a chunk of southern Lebanon to create a "buffer zone" against Hezbollah militants is stoking fears among Lebanese of Israeli military occupation that could deepen instability and stoke further displacement. - REUTERS

Cyclone Narelle brings heavy rain and winds to Western Australia
Tropical Cyclone Narelle made landfall on Friday (March 27), disrupting production at liquefied natural gas plants and cutting off power to residents in Western Australia. - REUTERS

Trump to sign US banknotes, in first for sitting president
U.S. paper currency will bear President Donald Trump's signature starting this summer, the first time a sitting president has signed American money, the Treasury Department said on Thursday (March 26). - REUTERS

Employee at Tokyo Pokemon shop killed in knife attack
A female employee at a Pokemon merchandise shop was stabbed to death in Tokyo on Thursday (March 26), and the suspected assailant also died after stabbing himself, shocking shoppers during children's spring break season in Japan. - REUTERS

Is the war a threat to subsea cable systems?
State authorities and telecom operators are alert to potential risks to undersea cable systems stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, aiming to ensure their international connections in Thailand remain stable and unaffected.

Delayed Iran deadline gives investors a breather
RECAP: Asian shares ‌pared losses on Friday as another delayed deadline in the Middle East war nudged oil prices lower, though there was still no end in sight to the unfolding energy crunch on the global economy.

Thailand hopes for win over Vietnam in crucial U23 tie
Thailand's U23 team will be looking to secure their first victory of the CFA Team China International Youth Tournament when they face Vietnam in Xi'an on Saturday.