Trump says not too many significant differences with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday (April 17) that he does not think there are too many significant differences with Iran remaining, adding that talks will continue over the weekend. - REUTERS

Displaced Lebanese return to Beirut’s southern suburbs after ceasefire
People uprooted by the war in Lebanon began returning to Beirut’s southern suburbs on Friday (April 17), checking whether their houses were still standing, though some did not plan to stay for fear a 10-day ceasefire in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel could prove fragile. - REUTERS

Private insect museum launched in Bangkok to reconnect city residents with nature
Kawin and Kavee Sirichantakul, brothers and co‑founders of Wanghin Lab, have opened a compact private museum and learning centre in Bangkok to reconnect urban residents with insects and urban biodiversity.  Emphasising that “humans may not survive without insects,” the lab offers insect‑mounting workshops, field‑data training and outreach aimed at turning casual...

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence by one sixth
Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer told Reuters on Friday (April 17), as part of an amnesty by a new president who ousted her government in a coup five years ago. - REUTERS

How tumor freezing is changing breast cancer treatment
Doctors are exploring a different approach to a specific type of breast cancer tumor called cryoablation. It destroys the cancer with extreme cold in a short outpatient procedure that can let them go home the same day. - REUTERS

Wolf caught and returned to zoo in saga that gripped South Korea
Neukgu, a two-year-old male wolf who escaped from a South Korean zoo, was caught Friday after nine days on the run. The saga had gripped the nation, with even the president weighing in. - REUTERS

Drivers welcome aid, chafe at rules
Crowds of transport operators packed the registration centre in Bangkok as fuel aid opened, expressing relief but also concern over strict conditions amid surging diesel costs.

GH Bank rolls out B4bn mortgage scheme for elderly
Government Housing (GH) Bank is moving forward with its housing loan programme for senior citizens, covering both elderly people who wish to buy a home and those who wish to sell their own homes, with total lending of 4 billion baht.

Minister warns of rising price pressure
Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has acknowledged consumer goods are likely to become more expensive as production costs increase, despite government measures to ease the burden on households.

Sultan of Oman keen to visit, boost bilateral ties
The Sultan of Oman has expressed interest in an official visit to Thailand, marking a potential step forward in bilateral relations, says Sihasak Phuangketkeow, the foreign affairs minister.