International

Thailand appointed German and South African experts for a UN arbitration process regarding its maritime dispute with Cambodia. The conciliation addresses the valuable Overlapping Claims Area in the Gulf of Thailand, initiated under UNCLOS.

In a decisive vote, Switzerland rejected capping its population at 10 million. Voters prioritized economic stability and maintaining EU ties over immigration worries. Business groups welcomed the result, fearing trade damage otherwise.

Switzerland voters will decide on capping its population at 10 million by 2050. Supporters cite limited space, but opponents warn this limit would severely curb economic growth, restrict skilled labor access, and threaten vital EU trade agreements.

US security officials stated that the World Cup matches will be "very secure." However, Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin expressed concern over potential lone wolf attacks in public areas. Local law enforcement will increase efforts to ensure overall crowd safety during the tournament.

The Thai government approved a 9.8 million baht budget for the Joint Information Coordination Centre (JIC). This funding aims to improve communication about the Thai-Cambodian border situation, allowing international media access and better data management.

Singapore Customs charged three men and companies for allegedly exporting Chinese-made mattresses to the US. The scheme involved falsely declaring goods worth over S$23 million as Singapore-origin products to evade US import duties.

Bill Gates testified before US lawmakers about Jeffrey Epstein, denying he victimized anyone. He stated their meetings were philanthropic until 2014. Gates expressed deep regret for the association, admitting he did not fully grasp the extent of Epstein's crimes.

Three Indian crew members are missing after a tanker was attacked off Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred when US forces fired on the vessel attempting to transport oil from Iran. India condemned the attack and lodged a strong protest against the action.

Pakistan launched deadly airstrikes in Afghanistan, claiming they targeted TTP militant hideouts. However, reports confirm significant civilian casualties in Khost province. The strikes escalate long-standing border tensions between the two nations.

Nearly 20,000 Japanese citizens signed a petition protesting Donald Trump's use of manga and anime characters in social media posts. Fans worry that using these works in political or military contexts misrepresents the original creators' intentions.

Researchers discovered *Jian changmaensis*, a feathered dinosaur cousin of Velociraptor, in China. This small predator, living 120 million years ago, likely hunted birds and other prey in lakeside ecosystems, revealing early raptors' diverse carnivorous diet.

The WHO chief praised Uganda's effective Ebola response to the outbreak from DRC. He commended local measures, like canceling large gatherings, for keeping the case fatality rate low. The WHO stressed continued cross-border collaboration is key to controlling the epidemic.