The U. S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned five individuals and one entity for financing North Korea's weapons programs and supplying arms to the Burmese military regime. These measures block assets and prohibit transactions with sanctioned entities, disrupting funding channels and limiting military capabilities.
Microsoft and Asus have officially opened pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, which will go on sale on October 16. Prices for the consoles range from $499 to $1599 depending on the model and region.
In the capital of Thailand, a 900 sq. m and 50-meter deep sinkhole formed near a central hospital due to ground subsidence. This paralyzed traffic and disrupted utility services, and the hospital is temporarily not admitting patients.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he ends the war. Trump responded to a similar question with: "Why not?"
Hong Kong authorities are considering temporarily closing the international airport and completely suspending passenger flights for 36 hours on Tuesday due to the approaching Super Typhoon Ragasa. This could be the longest restriction in the city's recent history.
Local police discovered a holiday villa on the island of Bali where a laboratory for growing marijuana and producing ecstasy was set up.
Global debt has surpassed 235% of GDP, reaching $251 trillion, according to IMF data. Public debt has risen to 93% of GDP, while private debt has decreased to 143%.
Sweden is ready to sell modern Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine after the war. Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson confirmed a dialogue with Ukraine on this issue.
Typhoon Kajiki has led to five deaths and 15 injuries in Thailand's northern provinces. Heavy rains and landslides will continue, and the water level may rise.
The Cambodian Parliament has passed a law allowing for the deprivation of citizenship for conspiracy with foreign states. Human rights activists fear abuses to suppress dissent.
Senator Richard Blumenthal stated that the policy of appeasement will not bring Donald Trump closer to the Nobel Peace Prize. He believes that this will only give Putin more time and resources.
On August 16, the world celebrates a number of holidays, including Homeless Animals Day, International Geocaching Day, World Kite Day, and Men's Beauty Day. Also on this day, the Third Savior, or Nut Savior, is celebrated.
Donald Trump called Norway's Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg. The conversation concerned trade tariffs and the Nobel Peace Prize.
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed on a 13-point ceasefire plan to reduce tensions on their disputed border. The agreement was signed by representatives of both countries after five days of armed clashes in July.
WhatsApp blocked 6. 8 million fraudulent accounts in the first half of the year, many of which are linked to centers in Southeast Asia. The company is implementing new measures to combat fraud, including warnings about being added to group chats.
On August 5, Hong Kong recorded over 350 mm of precipitation, which is the largest daily amount in August since 1884. This led to the closure of schools, courts, clinics, and the cancellation of 20% of flights in the region.
Three weather systems in the Atlantic could develop into hurricanes heading towards the US. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be above normal due to high ocean temperatures.
In eastern Australia, cities found themselves under the thickest layer of snow in decades, leading to floods, stranded vehicles, and power outages for thousands of homes. The cold front brought up to 40 cm of snow, causing over 1455 incidents.
Tropical storm "Wipha" caused large-scale floods and landslides in Thailand, killing at least six people and affecting over 230,000. Since July 21, heavy rains have flooded 12 provinces, mainly in the north and center of the country.
Cambodia plans to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. This is due to his role in ending the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, which led to a ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump has maintained a basic tariff rate of 10% for countries with a positive trade balance. For 40 countries with a trade deficit with the US, a minimum tariff of 15% has been set, and for Canada, the tariff has increased to 35%.
The truce between Cambodia and Thailand continues for a second day, despite mutual accusations of violations. Cambodia withdrew military attachés and diplomats to a destroyed checkpoint to verify compliance with the ceasefire.
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Suphan Buri province, Thailand, has killed at least nine people and injured two. The scene was cordoned off due to the risk of further explosions.
The Thai army stated that Cambodian troops violated the unconditional ceasefire. Phnom Penh denied the accusation, citing difficulties in ensuring the truce after five days of border clashes.
Donald Trump claims that Thailand and Cambodia reached a truce thanks to his intervention. He also instructed his team to resume trade negotiations with the countries.
The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a cessation of hostilities after the deadliest border conflict in a decade. The talks took place in Malaysia, facilitated by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and with the participation of US and Chinese representatives.
Leaders of Thailand and Cambodia arrived in Malaysia for urgent talks to end the five-day border conflict. Representatives from the USA, China, and ASEAN joined the dialogue, and the initiative for a ceasefire belongs to US President Donald Trump.
Leaders of Thailand and Cambodia will hold talks on July 28 in Malaysia to de-escalate the border conflict that has claimed over 30 lives and caused the evacuation of 200,000 people. The talks will be led by acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet also participating.
Heavy rains have temporarily halted hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia on their shared border, although both sides maintain their positions. Thai authorities have evacuated almost 100,000 civilians due to the worsening humanitarian crisis.
US President Donald Trump called the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia, urging them to cease hostilities that erupted at the beginning of the week, and warned about the absence of trade agreements. Both countries face economic challenges, including the threat of high US tariffs, and Thailand, which depends on exports, has not yet concluded agreements with the US.
