War in the Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:

‘I’ll never be the same’: Iranians coping through war
After a month of war with Israel and the United States with no clear end in sight, Iranians tell AFP about how life has changed, about watching missiles fall, and how security forces have tightened their grip.

Oil checks in seven provinces find ‘no irregularities’
Inspections of oil depots and petrol stations in seven provinces have found no irregularities in fuel supply or distribution, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on Friday.

Fares for Pattaya-Koh Larn ferries going up
Operators of ferries between Pattaya and Koh Larn, a nearby island popular with day-trippers, say they will raise their fares from 30 baht to 40 baht next month, citing rising fuel costs that have made it difficult to sustain operations.

Dhammajayo case dropped as statute of limitations expires
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has formally dropped criminal proceedings against Phra Dhammajayo, the former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, after the statute of limitations in the high‑profile money‑laundering case expired earlier this month.

Ride-hailing driver’s midnight dash saves grandmother in crisis
A ride-hailing driver became an unlikely hero for speeding an elderly woman to hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning, after accepting what he thought would be a routine fare.

Iran Guards issue warning after Trump pushes deadline
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards urged civilians across the Middle East Friday to stay away from areas near US forces, ramping up their threats despite President Donald Trump’s claim talks to end the month-long war were “going well”.

G7 allies press Rubio on US plans for Iran
CERNAY-LA-VILLE, France - G7 allies were on Friday pressing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for clarity on American plans for Iran almost one month into the war in the Middle East, as concern intensifies over the damage to the global economy from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Pheu Thai cabinet hopeful Sudawan fails screening check
Pheu Thai Party deputy leader Sudawan Wangsuphakitkosol, tipped to take one of the party’s eight cabinet seats in the Bhumjaithai-led coalition government, has failed to meet required qualifications.

Japan approves plan for overtourism measures in 100 areas by 2030
The Japanese government on Friday approved its next basic tourism plan including steps to bring the number of areas with measures against overtourism to 100 by 2030, the first time it has set a target on the issue.