Trump threat expands to all Iran power plants, bridges as deadline nears

13 Sept 07:37 Key points summarised by AI

U.S. President Trump escalated his ultimatum to Iran, threatening to destroy all Iranian power plants and bridges by a Tuesday deadline if demands, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, are not met, dismissing concerns about war crimes.
Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal, instead demanding a permanent end to the conflict with security guarantees and presenting its own 10-point peace plan through mediators.
Concurrently, Israel intensified its military actions, striking a major Iranian petrochemical plant and assassinating top intelligence and Quds Force officials, further escalating tensions in the region.
Despite Trump's explicit threats and international warnings from the UN against targeting civilian infrastructure, both U.S. and regional officials confirmed that diplomatic negotiations with Iran are still ongoing.

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.