Top US counterterrorism official quits over Iran war
WASHINGTON — One of the top counterterrorism officials in the United States announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing his opposition to the Iran war and what he said was Israel’s influence over the Trump administration’s policies.

Economist signals risk from oil shortages
Thailand faces a heightened risk of oil shortages as the country relies more heavily on imported energy than most of its regional peers, according to the research centre of Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP).

Thai hoteliers jittery over energy prices
Hotel operators in Thailand consider high energy prices more troubling than mass cancellations as only one month remains in the high tourism season, resulting in requests for the government to promote domestic travel during the Songkran holiday to help maintain occupancy rates.

50-satang hike in diesel price confirmed
The pump price of diesel, previously capped at 30 baht a litre, will increase by 50 satang on Wednesday, and will continue to rise gradually to 33 baht to reduce the burden of subsidies, authorities said on Tuesday.

Israel says it has killed Iran’s security chief
TEHRAN - Israel said on Tuesday that it had killed Iran’s powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic as fresh strikes rocked the Middle East from Tehran to Baghdad.

Emirates flying near-empty jets to Dubai
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.

Truckers plan protest at Laem Chabang port
Eastern transport operators plan to stage a truck rally at Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri on Wednesday, calling on the government to address surging logistics costs driven by rising fuel prices and supply shortages.

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

Lack of fuel halts garbage collection
KANCHANABURI - Lack of diesel brought garbage collection to a halt in Kanchanaburi municipality on Tuesday morning, with the trucks not beginning their rounds until fuel was available in the afternoon 

Asia steps up coal-fired power output
SINGAPORE - ​Asian utilities are boosting coal-fired power generation to cut costs and safeguard ‌energy supply, industry executives say, as the US-Israeli war on Iran chokes liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments and soaring prices threaten to suppress LNG demand.