Thailand Suspends New Gun Permits After School Incident
The Thai government has announced a suspension of new gun permit issuances following a recent school incident, as part of emergency measures to strengthen gun control.
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Countries Accelerate EV Adoption to Shield Against Oil Price Shocks, Costa Rica Leads the Way
As the Iran geopolitical conflict keeps international oil prices at multi-year highs, Costa Rica and other Latin American, Asian, and African nations are accelerating electric vehicle adoption to reduce reliance on imported oil and hedge against fuel price volatility.
May Day Protests Across Europe and Asia Evolve Into Anti-American, Anti-Israel Political Flashpoints
May Day 2026 demonstrations across Europe and Asia transformed into expressions of anti-American and anti-Israel sentiment, as global labor movements become increasingly intertwined with geopolitical conflicts.