Thailand will press the United States for lower tariffs or additional exemptions on the remaining 28% of Thai product lines covered by measures under Sections 301 and 232 during technical negotiations scheduled for late August 2026.
Thailand’s economy expanded by 1.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, slowing from 2.8% in the first quarter, while GDP contracted by a seasonally adjusted 0.2% quarter-on-quarter.
Iran hardened its position towards the United States on Saturday (August 15), demanding that Washington accept defeat as President Donald Trump described Iran as a “deeply evil country” and warned Americans to prepare for persistently high fuel price
MBAY, Indonesia - Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-needed aid on Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices, with many stuck outside.