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Iran Escalates Pressure on Qatar and Kuwait Over Detained Personnel and Pilot Deaths

Iran's military has escalated diplomatic pressure on Qatar and Kuwait, demanding access to investigate the fate of pilots allegedly captured by Qatari forces and four Iranians detained in Kuwait, while both Gulf states deny the claims.

By Aisyah Razak · 16 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Thailand and Cambodia at odds over maritime dispute resolution scope as energy security pressures mount

Thailand and Cambodia are establishing a five-member conciliation commission under international maritime law to resolve competing claims in the Gulf of Thailand, but disagree over whether negotiations should include joint development of offshore energy resources worth an estimated US$300 billion.

By Aisyah Razak · 19 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Iran Escalates Pressure on Qatar and Kuwait Over Detained Personnel and Pilot Deaths

Thailand and Cambodia at odds over maritime dispute resolution scope as energy security pressures mount

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