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The war in Iran has led to a global energy crisis. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major energy chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of the world’s oil, has been largely blocked by Iran since hostilities broke out in late February. This has, at times, caused oil prices…

A man was captured on CCTV breaking into viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng’s enclosure.

The move follows unpaid medical bills amounting to £2.3m

Explore the intense drama of Thailand's annual military conscription lottery, where young men face life-changing outcomes based on a simple card draw.

A fugitive Thai drug kingpin with a 1-million-baht bounty, who was wanted under 60 arrest warrants and played dead, was arrested in South Korea and extradited to Thailand on Tuesday.

A passport does not need a luxury price tag to unlock unforgettable views, bold flavors, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The world holds destinations that feel rich, vibrant, and wildly different, yet they welcome travelers with modest budgets and open arms. A fixed income does not block adventure—it simply demands smarter choices…

What began as a small-time fraud operation run illegally from apartments have now expanded into a massive industry in Cambodia as authorities race against time to crack down on scam centres. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

Scam compounds have mushroomed across Southeast Asia since the pandemic

Tourist police in Phuket arrested a Russian national for illegally offering tour services on a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).

Anutin Charnvirakul encourages measures such as home working and carpooling as country is reliant on oil imports