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Joshua makes history with Thailand’s first Asian Games 400m gold

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Joshua Robert Atkinson clinched Thailand's inaugural Asian Games men's 400m gold medal, making history for his nation.
He set a personal best of 44.90 seconds, securing victory over strong contenders from UAE and Japan.
This adds to Atkinson's impressive career, which includes multiple SEA Games gold medals and national records, solidifying his status as a top athlete.

Today 08:12Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow urged ASEAN to re-evaluate its consensus rule and strengthen its institutions to effectively counter intensifying strategic competition among major global powers.
He outlined three guiding principles for the bloc: regionalism, emphasizing interconnected national and regional interests; resilience, advocating for a review of the decision-making process to prevent delays; and relevance, pushing ASEAN to set its own agenda and build stronger ties with middle powers.
Sihasak proposed concrete reforms, including adapting the non-interference principle, strengthening the ASEAN Secretariat, and implementing a 'troika' system of past, present, and future chairs to ensure policy continuity.
The Minister underscored the urgency of addressing critical regional challenges such as energy supply disruptions, climate change, and online scam networks, calling for immediate joint action to enhance ASEAN's strategic autonomy.