Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate

11 Sept 22:27 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump indefinitely extended the US ceasefire with Iran, citing a request from mediator Pakistan and the need for Iran's leadership to formulate a peace proposal.
Despite the ceasefire extension, Trump confirmed the US blockade of Iranian ports would continue, a major point of contention for Tehran, and maintained the military's readiness.
The extension has created uncertainty for the ongoing peace talks in Pakistan, leading to the postponement of Vice President JD Vance's visit pending the submission of an Iranian proposal.
Regional tensions persist, with Iran having threatened neighboring oil facilities if their territory was used for attacks, and both the US and Iran accusing each other of ceasefire breaches.

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.