Iran clears SCG ship to leave Hormuz after Thai diplomatic push
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
After talks with Oman, Bangkok says one of SCG’s two stranded vessels has been cleared to leave the Strait of Hormuz, while efforts continue for the other.
Rodtang and ONE settle dispute, clearing way for Takeru fight
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
Rodtang Jitmuangnon and ONE Championship have resolved their contract row, allowing the April 29 Tokyo showdown with Takeru Segawa to go ahead under a free-agent arrangement.
CPALL board opposes moving key units into CP virtual bank
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
CPALL’s disinterested directors have rejected a plan to place three important subsidiaries under ACM Holding’s virtual bank group, but shareholders will still vote on it next month.
Summer storms hit seven provinces, damage 268 homes
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
DDPM says summer storms damaged 268 homes in seven provinces after overnight gales, with machinery deployed and fresh warnings in place through April 20.
Thailand eyes second refinery-margin cut as costs spike
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
The government is moving towards another cut in refinery margins after April costs surged, with pump prices expected to fall by more than 2 baht per litre if the new measure is approved.
Tehran says maximalist US demands block new face-to-face talks
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran will not meet US officials in person yet, rejects sending enriched uranium and wants sanctions concerns addressed first.