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India announces new French fighter jet deal as Modi visits Paris

India announces new multi-billion-dollar deal for French fighter jets and submarines during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Paris.

Swiss parliament starts Credit Suisse takeover probe

Switzerland’s parliament has launched an inquiry into the government-orchestrated takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS.

US regulator investigating ChatGPT over bad content

OpenAI is under investigation by the FTC over concerns of generating false information and mishandling user data.

Aspartame sweeteners ‘possibly carcinogenic’, says WHO

The WHO classifies aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic” but advises moderation rather than complete avoidance. Drink water as an alternative.

Thai reformist Pita Limjaroenrat loses PM vote

Thailand’s parliament rejected reformist Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid for prime minister despite his party’s popular vote win. Pita vows to continue strategizing for a second round. The path forward remains uncertain, with pending cases against him and his party.

Timeline of Thai politics as parliament votes for PM

Thailand’s parliament convened for a prime ministerial vote, but frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat faced obstacles hindering his path to power. This vote is a culmination of two turbulent decades in the nation’s history, marked by political upheaval, coups, protests, and a struggle for democracy. Pita’s chances are slim, as he needs to secure the support of conservative senators who oppose his party’s plans for monarchy reform, while also dealing with legal cases against him and his party.

Divided ASEAN grapples for united Myanmar stance

ASEAN foreign ministers continued to work on a united position regarding the Myanmar crisis, with no agreement reached yet on a communique. Efforts by Thailand and Indonesia are diverging, potentially undermining ASEAN’s peace plan.

China exports plunge in June, deepening economic woes

Chinese exports fell in June, increasing pressure on Beijing for additional stimulus measures to revive the economy. Weak demand in key markets and external factors contribute to the decline. Imports also dropped, reinforcing concerns about softening domestic demand.