Myanmar rebels reject president’s 100-day peace talks offer
NAY PYI TAW - ​Myanmar's new military-backed government ⁠wants ⁠to hold peace talks ​with opposition armed groups by the end of July, the country

Maker of China's C919 jet weighs supply chain weaknesses amid delivery delays
China's top civilian aircraft manufacturer is reassessing geopolitical risks to its supply chains - particularly for jet engines sourced from foreign firms - according to a source at the planemaker, as deliveries of its flagship C919 passenger jet appear to be late or delayed this year.

Storms warning for smoggy northern Thailand
Summer storms are forecast for upper Thailand from Thursday to Saturday, as the region remains cloaked in smog.

Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz
ATHENS — Fraudulent ⁠messages promising safe ⁠passage through the ​Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to ​some shipping companies whose vessels are

More Cambodian troops deploy near Sa Kaeo border
Cambodian forces have reinforced positions along the border in Khok Sung district of Sa Kaeo province amid heightened tensions and preparations for possible confrontation.

Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?
GENEVA — The ​10th United Nations (UN) secretary-general will be ⁠elected this year for ⁠a five-year term starting on Jan 1, ​2027.

Mother, son rescued from condo set afire by Irish husband
PATTAYA – A mother and her son were rescued from their burning condo early Tuesday after a frenzied Irishman set fire to their room and locked his family inside. 

US tariff refund system launches, sparking surge of company claims
The refund system set up to allow companies to recover illegally collected tariffs from the U.S. government went live Monday (April 20), with thousands of companies rushing to file claims. - REUTERS

Japan scraps arms export limits, opens door to global market
Japan on Tuesday (April 21) unveiled its biggest overhaul of defense export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions on overseas arms sales and opening the way for exports of warships, missiles and other weapons. - REUTERS

Seized Iranian ship likely carrying dual-use equipment, sources say
The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded ​and seized by U.S. forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items that could be used by ‌the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday. - REUTERS