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1 in 10 UK women face period poverty forcing some to take dangerous health risks, campaigners warn
Read more: 1 in 10 UK women face period poverty forcing some to take dangerous health risks, campaigners warnExclusive: Charity warns issue ‘risks becoming even further entrenched’ amid fears of fresh cost of living crisis
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Drivers ‘bleed cash’ as diesel shortages loom and Starmer admits Government can’t help ‘on its own’ amid warnings energy shock will be WORSE than 1970s
Read more: Drivers ‘bleed cash’ as diesel shortages loom and Starmer admits Government can’t help ‘on its own’ amid warnings energy shock will be WORSE than 1970sThe Prime Minister hosted a roundtable meeting in No10 with top bosses from the insurance, oil, gas and shipping sectors as the Middle East crisis entered a fifth week.
Asia
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Commentary: Look beyond the spectacle of China’s WWII parade for the political messages
Read more: Commentary: Look beyond the spectacle of China’s WWII parade for the political messagesLook past the display of new weapons and influence, China’s military parade is a highly choreographed demonstration of control and cohesion, says Yang Zi from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
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Commentary: A China-India thaw is underway, but flashpoints haven’t gone away
Read more: Commentary: A China-India thaw is underway, but flashpoints haven’t gone awayChina and India are easing tensions, but the sensitive terrain of territorial disagreements and overlapping regional ambitions remains in the way, says Daniel Balazs of the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
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At the world’s biggest wholesale market in China, it’s business as usual despite US tariffs
Read more: At the world’s biggest wholesale market in China, it’s business as usual despite US tariffsMerchants have been diversifying from the US market to mitigate the risks amid trade tensions.
Thailand
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Red notice sought for ‘Ben Smith’
Read more: Red notice sought for ‘Ben Smith’Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed police to coordinate with Interpol to seek a red notice for fugitive businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, also known as “Ben Smith”, amid ongoing asset seizures.
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Fuel price rises start to bite
Read more: Fuel price rises start to biteFears of a prolonged Middle East conflict disrupting global energy supplies are rippling across Thailand, triggering price anxieties, panic buying and warnings of logistical strain.
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US attacks Venezuela, captures president
Read more: US attacks Venezuela, captures presidentThe United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and flown them out of the country, President Donald Trump said on Saturday after a US military attack on the capital region.
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Microsoft to raise Microsoft 365 prices for enterprise users
Read more: Microsoft to raise Microsoft 365 prices for enterprise usersMicrosoft has announced a global price increase for its Microsoft 365 services targeting business, enterprise and government sectors, effective from July 1, 2026. The tech giant attributed the adjustment to significant investments in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and the integration of over 1,100 new features, including advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, across its…
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Anatomy of a scam
Read more: Anatomy of a scamPolice say scammers will develop more sophisticated operations in 2026, allowing them to target victims more precisely, even though some scam centres along the borders of Myanmar and Cambodia have been dismantled in recent months.
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Commentary: Look beyond the spectacle of China’s WWII parade for the political messages
Read more: Commentary: Look beyond the spectacle of China’s WWII parade for the political messagesLook past the display of new weapons and influence, China’s military parade is a highly choreographed demonstration of control and cohesion, says Yang Zi from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
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Commentary: A China-India thaw is underway, but flashpoints haven’t gone away
Read more: Commentary: A China-India thaw is underway, but flashpoints haven’t gone awayChina and India are easing tensions, but the sensitive terrain of territorial disagreements and overlapping regional ambitions remains in the way, says Daniel Balazs of the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
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Major moments to watch in Thailand
Read more: Major moments to watch in ThailandAs the nation steps into the New Year, the ‘Bangkok Post’ highlights several events that will define the months ahead.
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Pheu Thai brushes off poor figures
Read more: Pheu Thai brushes off poor figuresPheu Thai’s prime minister candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat played down his low rating in early polls, saying feedback from the ground suggested growing confidence among voters as the campaign gained momentum.
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Referendum date officially set for same election day
Read more: Referendum date officially set for same election dayThe referendum day on the constitution will officially take place on the same day as the general election, which is on Feb 8 this year.