Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned' Venezuela oil tankers
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday a blockade of "sanctioned oil vessels" heading to and leaving Venezuela, sharply escalating his pressure campaign against Caracas while issuing new demands for the country's crude.

World Cup tickets set at $60 after backlash
PARIS — World Cup organisers unveiled a new cut-price ticket category on Tuesday after a backlash by fans over pricing for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Demand shifts result in national oil plan rejig
The new national oil plan (NOP), which maps out long-term oil usage for the country, is expected to have several revisions as a result of projected shifts in global oil demand, the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and data centres, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).

Cambodia 'hires US lobbyists'
The Defence Ministry has confirmed reports that Cambodia has hired a US-based lobbying firm to wage what it described as an "information war" aimed at swaying international opinion against Thailand amid the ongoing border dispute.

Trump has 'alcoholic's personality,' chief of staff says in bombshell interview
WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump said Tuesday he stood by his chief of staff Susie Wiles after she said the US president had an "alcoholic's personality" in an astonishing interview with Vanity Fair.

Funds set for border defence
The cabinet has approved an allocation of 2.44 billion baht from the central fund for the 2026 fiscal year to reinforce the military and shore up border security amid ongoing fighting along the Thai-Cambodia border.

Anutin says ceasefire calls up to Phnom Penh
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul insists calls for a ceasefire on the border should be directed at Cambodia, insisting Thailand never fired first and only acted in response to provocations.

Hat Yai needs 1-2 months to rebuild
Tourism in Hat Yai requires at least 1-2 months for full restoration, while the main source market of Malaysia could decrease as much as 55% in December, resulting in a full-year decline of 11%, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

New auto repair rules set higher standards
The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) has moved to strengthen consumer protection and industry transparency by introducing a unified standard for auto repair timelines, meant to improve claims efficiency and enhance public confidence in the non-life insurance industry.

Shiffrin extends slalom domination with Courchevel win
COURCHEVEL (FRANCE) - Mikaela Shiffrin continued her ascendancy over the women's slalom in Courchevel on Tuesday night as she swept to a fifth straight victory in the discipline and 105th World Cup win.