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Aggressive Trump launches Latin America cartel coalition
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Latin American leaders to Florida on Saturday (March 7) to launch a new coalition against drug cartels, even as he struck a dismissive tone toward the region, telling officials their countries had allowed gangs to seize territory and joking that he had no time to learn their languages. - REUTERS

Israel warns Lebanon of 'heavy price' amid bombardment
Israel warned Lebanon of a "very heavy price" if it did not rein in Iran-backed Hezbollah on Saturday (March 7), as it pounded the group's strongholds around the country with air strikes and mounted a deadly airborne raid in the east. - REUTERS

Iran apologizes to Gulf but war still rages across region
Iran's president made an unusual apology to neighboring states for its "actions" on Saturday (March 7), apparently seeking to calm regional anger at Iranian strikes on Gulf civilian targets, as the Middle East war entered a second week with Israel and Iran trading blows. - REUTERS

Recruit 'surprised and scared' as Croatia brings back military draft
Croatia is set to resume mandatory military service for the first time in 17 years as part of the European Union member's broader strategy to address security concerns in Europe and the Western Balkans. - REUTERS

Lebanon says four killed in Israeli strike on hotel in Beirut
BEIRUT: At least four ​people were killed ‌when an Israeli strike hit an apartment in the Ramada hotel building in central Beirut, Lebanon's ​health ⁠ministry said, the first strike to hit the heart of the capital ‌since Israel-Hezbollah hostilities resumed last week.

Public transport drivers fined
Authorities have stepped up efforts to organise public transport services in a busy Bangkok shopping district after inspectors found multiple violations by drivers.

Trump tells Britain he does not need its help to win Iran war
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that ​Britain is giving "serious thought" ‌to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, but added that the U.S. does not need them to win the war with Iran, in the latest clash between the military allies.

People's Party outlines nine legislative plans
The People's Party (PP) has pledged to push nine legislative packages in parliament, focusing on electricity price cuts, environmental protection, education reform and political restructuring.

People's Party urges SSO to drop voting plan
People's Party (PP) MPs have demanded action from the Social Security Office (SSO) after more than 90% of respondents rejected the proposed "one person, one vote" rule for electing members of the Social Security Board (SSB).

Klatham MP vows to delay DSI summons
Klatham Party MP Chonnaput Naksua says he will ask to postpone a Department of Special Investigation (DSI) summons over his alleged links to an online gambling network, citing his parliamentary duties.