About this episode

The episode covers a tragic fire in Bangkok, Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and Kevin Warsh's congressional appearance.

Headline news for July 13, 2026: A fire at a Bangkok pub kills twenty-seven people and injures sixty-three overnight — many found trapped in restrooms at the back of the venue. Iran claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz again as US and Iranian forces exchange heavy strikes. Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh faces Congress for the first time today.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb @sph.com.sg ) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Howie Lim Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark…

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