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The Kla Tham party has officially revealed its list of parliamentary candidates while firmly reaffirming its stance on leadership. Party leaders stated that Thammanat remains the sole nominee for prime minister, underlining a focused and unified strategy ahead of the political contest.
A growing number of Americans feel unheard by both Donald Trump and Democratic leaders. Many say Washington is out of touch with everyday struggles, calling for honesty, cooperation, and real solutions over political fights. The message is clear: voters want leaders who listen, not just campaign.
The United States has taken steps to seize another sanctioned oil tanker operating near Venezuela, marking the third such move. Officials say the action is part of stricter enforcement of sanctions, highlighting growing pressure around illicit oil shipments and regional maritime security concerns.
President Donald Trump has tapped Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, a strategic Arctic territory. Trump highlighted Greenland’s importance to national security, and Landry accepted the volunteer post while remaining governor. The appointment underscores continued U.S. focus on the island’s geopolitical value.
The Supreme Court is weighing Hamm v. Smith, a pivotal case about how courts should use IQ tests and related evidence to decide if someone is intellectually disabled and thus exempt from execution under existing Eighth Amendment precedent. Disability rights advocates fear a ruling that relies too heavily on rigid…
