Ships avoid Hormuz as Iran raises threats, conflict spreads
Oil and gas shipping remains largely paused in the Strait of Hormuz that links the oil-rich Persian Gulf to the open seas, as a regional conflict escalates and Iran cranks up threats to vessels transiting through the chokepoint.

Hundreds of ships drop anchor in Middle East Gulf as US war on Iran escalates, data shows
LONDON: At least ​150 tankers including ​crude and ‌liquefied natural gas vessels dropped anchor in open Gulf waters beyond ​the ⁠Strait of Hormuz and dozens more were ‌stationary on the other side of the chokepoint, ⁠shipping data showed on Sunday, after U.S and Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the ​region into a new war.

DLT launches safety tool for passengers
The Department of Land Transport has launched its “Taxi Dee Prom” system, introducing digital tools designed to enhance safety, transparency and convenience for taxi passengers in Bangkok, the DLT says.

Rare vulture chick hatches
The breeding programme for the critically endangered red-headed vulture is making progress, says the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand (ZPOT).

Iran vows revenge for slain supreme leader despite Trump threat
TEHRAN - Iranian top officials vowed Sunday to avenge their slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and declared a new wave of strikes on US bases in the Gulf, defying US President Donald Trump's threat of an unprecedented escalation in force.

Special report: Cambodia buys time with talk
The Thai–Cambodian border issue has long been marked by fragility and complexity, rooted in unresolved demarcation issues that cast a shadow over bilateral ties.

Music, mourning after Iran's Khamenei killed
PARIS - Cheers in Tehran. Retaliation and mourning announced by Iran. Protests erupting in some parts of the Muslim world, celebrations in others.

More flights cancelled as Iran conflict shuts Mideast hubs
PARIS (FRANCE) - The biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic continued Sunday, with thousands of flights affected and busy Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai and Doha shuttered as Iran lashed out after US-Israeli strikes.

THAI flights operating normally, detouring Iran war
Thai Airways International (THAI) said on Sunday all flights were operating as normal despite the conflict with Iran, with European services rerouted to avoid affected airspace.

Afghan, Pakistani forces battle along their border
KABUL - Afghan and Pakistani troops battled along their border, Afghan residents and officials told AFP on Sunday, with the fighting coming alongside multiple strikes including the former US air base at Bagram.