DUBAI, March 31 — Tehran launched a drone attack on a fully loaded crude oil tanker off Dubai today, setting it on fire despite a warning from US President Donald Trump that Washington would destroy Iran’s energy infrastructure if it refused a peace deal and kept the Strait of Hormuz closed.

BANGKOK, March 31 — Thailand’s king has formally approved the new cabinet under second-term Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with a nephew of jailed former leader Thaksin Shinawatra appointed as a deputy prime minister, according to the Royal Gazette.

SUZUKA (Japan), March 30 — Oliver Bearman described his high-speed crash at yesterday’s Japanese Grand Prix as a “scary moment,” with the incident prompting renewed calls for the sport’s governing body to review safety measures under its new regulations.

SEOUL, March 30 — South Korea is considering expanding driving restrictions to the general public if global oil prices continue to rise, senior officials said, as the government moves to curb energy demand amid supply pressures linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.

SEOUL, March 30 — China has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, although North Korea is currently only permitting entry for travellers with official or other special purposes.

ATLANTA, March 29 — The United States suffered a 5-2 defeat to Belgium on Saturday, a heavy setback for Mauricio Pochettino’s side as they continue preparations to co-host this summer’s World Cup.