Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran power plants unless Hormuz opens

14 Sept 02:03 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic.
Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants, starting with the largest, if the strait is not opened within the deadline.
Iran closed the critical Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for the US and Israel launching a war against it, severely impacting global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
The closure has caused worldwide fuel prices to spike and is threatening governments with widespread inflation.
The US military previously reported damaging an Iranian bunker in the strait, an action intended to calm energy markets and reassure international allies.

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.