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Brent closes at US$116.72 a barrel, its highest since 29 April, while the US approves an emergency exchange of up to 400,000 barrels

Thailand’s embassy in Paris has warned Thai nationals to avoid demonstrations on October 24 as France prepares tighter security and possible road and public transport closures.

A magnitude-7 earthquake has struck northern Tibet, killing 16 people and injuring 32, with rescue teams deployed to the remote high-altitude region.

Champi’s forecast route takes it past eastern Taiwan towards Japan, with no direct impact on Thailand expected

Saudi Aramco orders staff out of its Dhahran headquarters as Houthi attacks raise supply concerns, while a pipeline closure cuts Libyan output.

A factory in eastern Japan will support the planned 2027 expansion as chipmakers increase investment to meet demand fuelled by artificial intelligence.

Anwar Ibrahim recommends local navigation app TuJu while users report crashes, inaccurate information and missing features amid surveillance concerns.

Taiwan issues a land warning as gusts exceed 227kph, while the United States and Japan adjust a major military exercise involving 56,000 personnel.

The Kremlin says talks could resume in November after Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff, as Russia released American Stephen Hubbard.

Critical PHP flaws found with AI force government websites across Europe offline as agencies rush to patch systems amid active exploitation.

Trump’s low approval, living-cost pressures and immigration are shaping the November 3 US midterms as control of Congress hangs in the balance.

Fresh Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia prompt a US diplomatic drawdown as Brent gains 1.2% and WTI rises 1%, following a drop in US crude stocks.

Fujifilm will focus on developing artificial intelligence for imaging tests and ultrasound examinations, with Hokkaido University handling design and evaluation.