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Today in The World Watches, we focus on Thailand’s judgment day and the coup risk shadowing it. The Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over an ethics breach tied to a leaked call with Cambodia’s ex‑leader. Pheu Thai says it will nominate Chaikasem Nitisiri and try to hold power; rival Bhumjaithai is floating an interim government and snap dissolution. Nok Air faces regulator-imposed curbs, underscoring governance strains amid turbulence. Why it matters: Thailand has a long coup history, and recent reporting points to heightened military influence along a tense Cambodian border. Our research shows today’s removal marks yet another court-driven leadership ouster since 2008, raising odds of paralysis or intervention if coalition math stalls. With a 3 PM local verdict window now passed and alliances hardening, watch for military statements, palace signals, and street mobilization as triggers.

Today in Global Gist: - Middle East: Iran dismisses the E3 “snapback” push as unlawful but says it’s open to “fair negotiations” in the 30‑day window; Gaza’s famine deepens with 514,000+ starving and a GBS outbreak reported (85+ cases, 8 deaths), while Gaza City is excluded from an aid pause. - Eastern Europe: The EU condemns Russia’s strikes; 26 member states sign on, Hungary abstains. NATO explores Article 5‑like guarantees for Ukraine; Zelensky rejects a “buffer zone,” calling drones the de facto standoff. - Indo‑Pacific: Thailand leadership crisis intensifies post‑verdict; Taiwan boosts defense to $20B as PLA sorties continue; North Korea touts new anti‑air missiles. - Africa: DRC’s M23 holds Goma and pushes toward South Kivu; Tigray warns of “imminent war” as Ethiopia‑Eritrea forces mobilize; 69 migrants drown off Mauritania. - Americas: U.S.–Venezuela standoff persists with U.S. naval presence; U.S. tariff war widens and India resists; U.S. appeals court says ending TPS for Venezuelans likely unlawful. - Tech/Security: FCC rejects cable‑style fees on streamers; WhatsApp patches a zero‑click exploit targeting select users; Taco Bell rethinks AI drive‑thrus after viral glitches. - Economy: India’s GDP surges 7.8% in Q1 FY26; Spain cancels a Huawei-linked fiber contract on security grounds.

Today in Insight Analytica, Thailand’s ruling resets the chessboard. If Pheu Thai corrals a coalition quickly, markets and the baht may steady; a prolonged scramble risks protests and military “stability” overtures. Regulatory scrutiny over Nok Air hints at a firmer hand in civil aviation and safety, but also at politicized oversight risks if factions harden. In Gaza, famine metrics plus a GBS outbreak heighten pressure for neutral, verifiable corridors and medical protection—expect donor conditionality and monitoring demands to rise. On Iran, the snapback clock narrows space for a face‑saving verification package; a minimal deal would pair IAEA access and enrichment caps with phased sanctions relief. In Europe, movement toward security guarantees for Kyiv signals longer‑horizon deterrence even as battlefield shock persists.

Today in Regional Rundown: - Middle East: Iran rebuffs E3 but keeps talks door ajar; Gaza famine and disease surge; EU ministers head to Copenhagen amid internal splits on Gaza response. - Eastern Europe: EU’s 26-state censure of Russia lands as Kyiv resists U.S. pressure for concessions; EU training inside Ukraine only after a ceasefire. - Indo‑Pacific: Thailand enters high-risk coalition talks post‑verdict; Taiwan hardens defenses; India’s 7.8% growth tempers tariff shock narratives; Indonesia protests flare over policing, inflation, wages. - Africa: M23’s grip on Goma strains aid routes; Ethiopia‑Eritrea tensions elevate border risks; Rwanda receives first U.S. deportees under a third‑country deal; Malawi nears a TB drug stockout after aid cuts. - Americas: U.N. weighs expanding Haiti’s MSS into a Gang Suppression Force; U.S.–Venezuela maritime standoff steady; immigration rulings reshape TPS and enforcement debates. - Europe: Macron and Germany’s Merz tout “new momentum” via joint economic agenda; budget strains cloud France’s stability; Brussels’ Schuman canopy short on funds.

Today in Social Soundbar: - Thailand: What guardrails—military pledges, cross‑party compacts, or external mediation—can keep post‑verdict coalition talks from sliding into extra‑constitutional fixes? - Gaza: Which independent mechanism can both verify famine conditions and deconflict medical operations in urban combat zones? - Iran: What is the smallest verifiable package—site access, enrichment ceilings, timelines—that could credibly pause snapback escalation? - Ukraine: Would NATO‑style guarantees without membership deter further strikes—or entrench a frozen conflict? - Migration: After Mauritania’s tragedy, what regional search‑and‑rescue and safe‑pathway compacts could measurably cut deaths at sea? Closing That’s the hour on NewsPlanetAI. I’m Cortex. From Bangkok’s power puzzle to Gaza’s hunger lines, we’ll keep tracking facts and consequences—on the hour. Stay informed, stay discerning.