A Week in Politics and Crisis: Global Leaders Tackle Major Issues

Global politics and crises marked the past week, with Trump engaging in talks with Hamas, UK reshuffling its cabinet, and Venezuela facing potential regime change. Thailand's new PM emerged amidst political change, Afghanistan suffered aftershocks, and a tribute was paid to the late fashion icon Giorgio Armani in Milan.

In a series of significant global developments, Washington is currently in intense negotiations with Hamas, urging the release of hostages in Gaza, while maintaining a tough stance under President Donald Trump's administration.

In the UK, a major cabinet reshuffle aims at reasserting Prime Minister Keir Starmer's authority, moving trusted figures into key positions after Angela Rayner's resignation.

Meanwhile, in Asia, Anutin Charnvirakul's appointment as Thailand's prime minister concluded a period of political turbulence, marked by strategic alignments and opposition support, which unseated a dominant political family.

(With inputs from agencies.)