Sepak Takraw Showdown: Malaysia and Thailand set for a renewed World Cup final clash after Malaysia beat Indonesia 2-0, while Thailand earlier booked their spot with a 2-0 win over South Korea—though Malaysia’s chief striker Mohammad Syahir Mohd Rosdi is ruled out of the final with injury, forcing a last-minute lineup rethink. Cross-Border Tensions: Cambodia briefed 44 diplomatic missions on Thai military control and damage at border temple sites, saying it will pursue legal and diplomatic steps to reassert sovereignty. Scam Crackdown: Thai police arrested six Nigerians in Nonthaburi over an AI-powered romance scam allegedly run from a luxury riverside condo, with raids seizing phones, laptops and bank records. Major Drug Bust: India’s IGI Airport customs seized about 47.8kg of suspected hydroponic ganja worth around ₹48 crore from Thai nationals arriving from Bangkok. Sports Upset: In badminton’s Malaysia Masters, Thailand’s Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul stunned France’s top seed to reach the men’s singles final. Health & Diplomacy: Qatar hosted a healthy longevity event at the World Health Assembly, while Laos and China marked International Tea Day with “tea for reconciliation.”