In today’s episode, we cover the latest updates on the Iran-Israel conflict, why the conflict between the DRC and Rwanda may be coming to the end, and tensions in the Pacific regarding China's relations with small island nations.  

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Sources:

✍️ Thailand’s Political Crisis Explained

• https://www.coffeeparliament.com/p/prime-ministers-call-with-hun-sen
• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/paetongtarn-shinawatra-thailands-prime-minister-under-siege-2025-06-19/
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70rwjl99rzo
• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/19/world/asia/paetongtarn-coalition-resign-cambodia.html 

✍️ Iran-Israel Update

• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/18/israeli-forces-kill-injure-palestinians-food-trucks-gaza-officials 
• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/19/israel-attacks-irans-arak-nuclear-reactor-as-iran-strikes-israeli-hospital 
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g8r8rj87vo 

✍️ DRC & Rwanda to Sign Draft Peace Agreement

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/19/dr-congo-and-rwanda-sign-draft-peace-agreement 

✍️ New Zealand Pauses Aid to Cook Islands

• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/19/new-zealand-halts-millions-of-dollars-in-aid-to-cook-islands-over-deals-struck-with-china 

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