SUMMARY: The Thai army announced the repatriation of 260 individuals believed to be victims of human trafficking, rescued from online scam centers in Myanmar. This operation is part of a crackdown on scams prevalent in Southeast Asia, involving hundreds of thousands coerced into running fraudulent schemes, resulting in billions in losses globally. The rescued individuals hail from 20 countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and the Philippines. They were freed by the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army and transferred across the border. Thai authorities will verify their status as trafficking victims before repatriation while emphasizing scrutiny to assist police investigations into human trafficking.

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SUMMARY: Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi announced they are ending their discussions on a potential business integration, which included plans for a joint holding company. Initially proposed in December, the idea raised skepticism due to overlapping model lineups and challenges in an industry disrupted by electric vehicle newcomers like Tesla and BYD. While the talks failed to materialize, the automakers will continue collaborating on electric vehicles and autonomous driving. Reports suggest Nissan hesitated over its role in the partnership, as Honda’s stronger financial position would have placed it in a leading role. The reasons for the breakdown remain unclear.

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SUMMARY: President Trump’s new Attorney General, Pam Bondi, announced a lawsuit against New York over its immigration policies, accusing the state’s leaders of favoring “illegal aliens” over American citizens. Bondi pledged that the Justice Department would actively challenge communities resisting federal immigration enforcement, particularly targeting New York’s Green Light Law, which allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. This law aims to improve road safety and insurance access. Bondi’s comments, made alongside federal agents and a victim’s mother, echoed Trump’s hardline stance on immigration. New York Attorney General Letitia James stated she is ready to defend the state’s laws.

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