Five Thais, who were released by Hamas in Palestine on January 30 as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel, were reunited with their families at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.

“Returning to our birthplace touched us all deeply. I don’t know what else to say. We are all truly grateful,” said one of the prisoners, Pongsak Thaenna.

Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, who accompanied the prisoners on their return from Israel, said that one Thai citizen was believed to still be held captive by Hamas and that they were working to bring them back. He also added that they were trying to retrieve the bodies of the two Thais who died in the Israeli attacks.

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EU Warns US Tariffs Could Trigger De Facto Trade Ban

On Jul 14, 2025

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned that a proposed 30% US tariff on European goods would effectively amount to a trade ban, severely disrupting transatlantic supply chains.

Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Sefcovic expressed disappointment over a letter from US President Donald Trump that halted expected trade progress. “We were close to an agreement,” he said, but now “must prepare for all outcomes.”

The EU has delayed retaliatory measures on $72 billion worth of US goods until August 1, hoping for a negotiated resolution. Sefcovic emphasized that “no one wants a trade war,” while France urged faster preparation for countermeasures and Hungary blamed the EU Commission’s weak response to US pressure.

Danish and Lithuanian ministers echoed calls to avoid escalation but emphasized EU readiness to defend its interests.

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