Gold retreats as oil climbs above $100, inflation fears grow
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
Gold prices fall as crude oil rises above $100 a barrel, strengthening the dollar and raising concerns that the Fed may keep interest rates higher for longer
107 Japanese, their family members arrive at Narita from Middle East
SUNDAY, MARCH 08, 2026
A charter flight from Oman arranged by the Japanese government in response to the deteriorating situation in the Middle East arrived at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Sunday night (March 8), Japan's Foreign Ministry said the same day.
US bypasses Congress to rush bomb sale to Israel as Iran war escalates
SUNDAY, MARCH 08, 2026
The Trump administration has approved a rapid new weapons sale to Israel worth about US$650 million after invoking emergency powers to bypass the normal congressional review process, according to two US officials familiar with the matter.
Thai tourism faces severe volatility as Middle East conflict hits long-haul travel
SUNDAY, MARCH 08, 2026
Airfares on European long-haul routes have surged, and Thailand could lose at least 300,000 foreign visitors in March if the Middle East conflict drags on.
Thai Embassy helps 10 stranded tourists leave Iraq via Türkiye
SUNDAY, MARCH 08, 2026
The Royal Thai Embassy in Amman has helped 10 Thai tourists stranded in Karbala, Iraq, travel safely to Türkiye as they continue their journey home to Thailand.
UN rights chief warns Middle East war is eroding international law
SUNDAY, MARCH 08, 2026
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called for urgent de-escalation in the expanding Middle East war, warning of grave civilian harm in Iran, Israel and Lebanon and alarm over the weakening of international humanitarian law.
Iran drones target Saudi diplomatic quarter, Kuwait fuel depot
SUNDAY, MARCH 08, 2026
The assault occurred just hours after Iran's president had apologized for previous attacks, while still claiming a right to self-defense against US and Israeli targets.