Global Developments: Gaza Escalation, US Tariff Dispute, Thailand's Political Shift, and India's Growing Global Engagements

August 30, 2025

The past 24 hours have seen significant global developments, most notably a severe escalation in the Israel-Gaza conflict as Israel declared Gaza City a "dangerous combat zone" and intensified its offensive, leading to dire humanitarian warnings. Meanwhile, a US federal appeals court ruled most of former President Trump's tariffs illegal, though they remain in effect pending an appeal to the Supreme Court. In Southeast Asia, Thailand experienced political upheaval with the Constitutional Court removing Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office. India continued its proactive foreign policy, deepening ties with Japan, engaging with China, and expanding its economic initiatives.