France’s Recognition of Palestine Explained

In today’s episode, we cover France’s recognition of Palestine, the continued clashes between Thailand & Cambodia, Zelenskyy’s  move to reverse a controversial anti-corruption bill, and why the US has lifted sanctions on Myanmar junta allies.

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Sources:

✍️ France to Recognise Palestine

• https://x.com/EmmanuelMacron/status/1948462359468802252
• https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/07/25/macron-decides-to-recognize-state-of-palestine-amid-diplomatic-impasse-and-humanitarian-disaster-in-gaza_6743706_4.html
• https://apnews.com/article/france-recognize-palestine-state-macron-800ed63143f0653a7f215ad96f7038d3 
• https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/07/explainer-why-france-recognising-palestinian-statehood-and-who-else-has 

✍️ Cambodia-Thailand Conflict Continues

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-rejects-international-mediation-end-fighting-with-cambodia-2025-07-25/ 

✍️ Zelenskyy U-Turns on Anti-Corruption Bill

• https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250724-zelensky-approves-new-bill-restoring-independence-of-anti-corruption-bodies-after-protests 

✍️ US Lifts Sanctions on Myanmar Junta Allies

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-lifts-sanctions-myanmar-junta-allies-after-general-praises-trump-2025-07-25/ 

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