In this episode, we analyze the historic decision by Israel to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent state, examining the strategic security implications for the Red Sea corridor and the resulting regional condemnation. We also dissect the 20-point peace framework for Ukraine as President Zelenskyy prepares for high-stakes talks with US President Donald Trump in Florida, contrasting the diplomatic rhetoric with the reality of intensified Russian strikes. Our regional roundup covers the additional sentencing of Malaysia's Najib Razak, the fragile ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, and the phase-out of foreign adoptions in South Korea. Finally, we discuss the rediscovery of the flat-headed cat in Thailand, a major victory for biodiversity conservation.

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