Trump threatens to destroy Iran's largest gas field

13 Sept 08:53 Key points summarised by AI

US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning, threatening to "massively blow up" Iran's South Pars gas field if Tehran continues its retaliatory strikes on Qatari energy facilities.
The escalating Middle East conflict, fueled by tit-for-tat attacks between Iran and Israel, has caused crude oil prices to surge five percent, raising fears of severe and lasting damage to global energy supplies.
The war has intensified with US-Israeli strikes targeting Iranian leadership and infrastructure, prompting Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Middle East, leading to significant casualties and drawing in regional actors like Hezbollah in Lebanon.
As civilian casualties mount and critical infrastructure is targeted, international leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, are urging a moratorium on strikes to prevent further humanitarian catastrophe.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.