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Bangkok pub fire kills 27: Survivors choked on smoke, found no fire exists
Survivors said dense smoke engulfed the venue within minutes as investigators examined a suspected electrical fault and possible failures in the pub's emergency exits
 "Bangkok pub fire kills 27: Survivors choked on smoke, found no fire exists")
Kuwait, Jordan activate air defences as Iran retaliates after US strikes
Apart from Kuwait and Jordan, Bahrain twice has sounded its missile alert sirens Monday over Iranian attacks
 "Kuwait, Jordan activate air defences as Iran retaliates after US strikes")
US ends latest round of airstrikes on Iran after Tehran strikes Gulf states
The US military's Central Command said in a statement that it hit air defence systems, radar sites, missile and drone equipment and small boats
 "US ends latest round of airstrikes on Iran after Tehran strikes Gulf states")
Iran condemns US strikes, warns nations aiding Washington may be targeted
Tehran warned that any country allowing its territory or facilities to be used for attacks against Iran could become a legitimate target of Iranian defensive strikes
 "Iran condemns US strikes, warns nations aiding Washington may be targeted")
How Trump failed to secure Strait of Hormuz in his deal with Iran
President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway - and global energy supplies. Now, Iran's military is violently asserting authority
 "How Trump failed to secure Strait of Hormuz in his deal with Iran")
Missile alert sounds in Bahrain amid US-Iran standoff over Strait of Hormuz
Missile alert sirens sounded at dawn Monday in Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet
 "Missile alert sounds in Bahrain amid US-Iran standoff over Strait of Hormuz")
Nippon Paint offers $8.6 billion for AkzoNobel decorative paints unit
Nippon Paint had previously sought to buy AkzoNobel's entire business along with US-based Sherwin-Williams for €12.5 bn, but the bid was rejected in May, after which the two withdrew their offer
 "Nippon Paint offers $8.6 billion for AkzoNobel decorative paints unit")
Iran expands attacks on Gulf states, says Strait of Hormuz remains closed
The renewed violence casts further doubt on the future of an interim US-Iranian agreement signed last month that aimed to reopen the strait and end the war after a further 60 days of negotiations
 "Iran expands attacks on Gulf states, says Strait of Hormuz remains closed")
US senator Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture: Medical examiner
The rupture was related to the hardening of Graham's arteries, however, an official cause of death will be disclosed after toxicological and microscopic testing
 "US senator Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture: Medical examiner")
At least 27 dead, several injured after fire breaks out at Bangkok pub
Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of the Thai capital
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as standoff over Hormuz escalates
The strikes, which took place overnight and into early Monday in Iran, came after attacks by the military on Sunday morning in response to an Iranian strike on a container ship
 "US launches fresh strikes on Iran as standoff over Hormuz escalates")
Lava Mobiles confirms death of channel partners in Vietnam boat accident
The bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in a boat accident off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island are being flown home as authorities continue to assist survivors and families
 "Lava Mobiles confirms death of channel partners in Vietnam boat accident")
World-beating stocks in South Korea are now trading cheaper than ever
While the index has outperformed global peers, it remains at a deep discount to other chip-heavy gauges. The Kospi's price-to-earnings ratio is one-third the current multiple for Taiwan's Taiex
 "World-beating stocks in South Korea are now trading cheaper than ever")
West Asia conflict: Is Hormuz open? There's no strai(gh)t answer
US Centcom claims 'traffic is flowing' through the strait after Tehran says it's closed 'until further notice'
 "West Asia conflict: Is Hormuz open? There's no strai(gh)t answer")
Govt announces one-day national mourning for former Qatar Amir Sheikh Hamad
India will observe a one-day national mourning on Monday to honour former Qatar Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, recognising his contribution to India-Qatar ties
 "Govt announces one-day national mourning for former Qatar Amir Sheikh Hamad")
A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world's atomic shift
The $12.6-billion Rooppur nuclear plant is expected to meet up to 15% of Bangladesh's electricity demand, underscoring the country's push to reduce fossil fuel imports
 "A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world's atomic shift")
Sheikh Hamad, who made Qatar one of world's richest nations, dies at 74
Sheikh Hamad ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, transforming the Gulf nation into the world's leading LNG exporter and expanding its global economic and diplomatic influence
 "Sheikh Hamad, who made Qatar one of world's richest nations, dies at 74")
US veteran Republican Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after sudden illness
The cause of death was 'a brief and sudden illness,' Graham's office said in a post on X
 "US veteran Republican Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after sudden illness")
Donald Trump says Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial traffic
Trump's comment came even as the US and Iran continue to exchange attacks that have raised concerns about safety
 "Donald Trump says Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial traffic")
US, UK, 12 others reject China's South China Sea claims, back 2016 ruling
A joint statement issued by the nations said they rejected 'destabilising' actions in the disputed waters that threaten regional peace
 "US, UK, 12 others reject China's South China Sea claims, back 2016 ruling")