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Paetongtarn Shinawatra remains in power after defeating a no-confidence vote in parliament, despite opposition claims of nepotism and mismanagement. She denied accusations of securing preferential treatment for her father, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra overcame a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, resisting an opposition-led effort that accused her of acting under the influence of her father, former leader Thaksin Shinawatra.
After a two-day debate where critics questioned her leadership and experience, lawmakers rejected the motion with 319 votes against, 162 in favor, and seven abstentions.
Paetongtarn thanked her supporters, writing on Facebook that both supportive and opposing votes would serve as motivation for her and her cabinet to continue their work for the country.
Thaksin, a key yet polarizing figure in Thai politics, returned in 2023 after 15 years in exile. He briefly served time for corruption and abuse of power before receiving a royal pardon, sparking speculation about a secret political arrangement.
Admired by millions of working-class Thais but opposed by the conservative elite, Thaksin remains a contentious figure.
Paetongtarn assumed leadership last year, heading a coalition government under the Pheu Thai party after Srettha Thavisin was removed by court order.
During the debate, opposition lawmaker Rangsiman Rome accused her of orchestrating special treatment for her father, alleging she made a secret deal to ensure he avoided prison.
Paetongtarn rejected the claims, emphasizing that she took office months after her father’s pardon.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
Severe rain in Venezuela has caused rivers to overflow and triggered landslides, sweeping away homes and collapsing a highway bridge, with five states affected and no casualties reported so far.
A malfunction in the radar transmission system at the Area Control Center in Milan suspended more than 300 flights at the weekend, across northwest Italy since Saturday evening according to Italy's air traffic controller Enav (National Agency for Flight Assistance).
Thousands of protesters rallied in Bangkok on Saturday, demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign as political and economic tensions mount.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday approved the disbursement of an additional $500 million to Ukraine, following the completion of its eighth review under the country’s $15.5 billion Extended Fund Facility.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday publicly criticized AT&T for technical issues that disrupted a national conference call with faith leaders, urging the company’s leadership to address the situation and suggesting his administration may turn to a different carrier in future communications.
France, Spain, Kenya, and several other nations announced on Monday a joint pledge to tax premium-class airline passengers and private jet users, in a move aimed at raising billions of dollars for climate action and sustainable development.
Mexican authorities discovered 20 bodies, including several decapitated, on Monday in the western state of Sinaloa, where cartel violence has sharply increased.
An oil tanker carrying one million barrels of crude oil exploded near the Libyan coast, Bloomberg reported on 30 June.
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