Thailand–Cambodia border truce: US announces $45 million aid package; aims to stabilise fragile ceasefire

File photo: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim, left, and US President Donald Trump, right, watch as Thailand’s PM Anutin Charnvirakul, second left, and Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet hold up a document after the ceremonial signing of a ceasefire agreement (AP) The United States has announced a $45 million aid package for Thailand and Cambodia as part…

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Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up

Simon Jack,Business editorand Jonah Fisher,Climate correspondent Getty Images Inspections without notice, regular MOT-style checks and compulsory water efficiency labels on appliances are among the key measures in the government’s overhaul of the water industry. The government is describing the measures as the biggest overhaul of the water industry in England and Wales since privatisation. Environment…

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