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Iran attacks US base in Jordan, ships near Hormuz after tankers sunk

Today 14:34Key points summarised by AI

Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan and attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
These actions were a direct retaliation after the US military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, marking a significant escalation in the six-month-old conflict.
While Iran claimed heavy damage, the US reported its troops were unharmed and Jordan intercepted most missiles; the US stated its tanker strikes targeted a network funding Iran's IRGC.
The escalating tensions have impacted regional stability, driven oil prices higher, and included Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, further widening the conflict.

Today 14:18Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's economic growth has slowed sharply, jeopardizing its goal of becoming a high-income country by 2037, necessitating an average annual growth of 5.4% over the next decade.
The World Bank identifies two core problems: an 'upgrading' challenge (moving beyond cheap labor to skills and innovation) and a 'dynamism' problem (uneven distribution of economic success across the country).
Key strategies include fostering growth in five specific industries: advanced manufacturing, digital services, sustainable and wellness tourism, trifold (farming/food), and creative industries.
Reforms are crucial for human capital (improving education, boosting workforce participation amid an aging population) and urban development (investing in secondary cities to lessen reliance on Bangkok).
Successful implementation of these reforms necessitates increased government revenue, enhanced transparency, and careful management of competing priorities given limited fiscal space.

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