25th July: Thailand Rejects Mediation, Corbyn Launches ‘Your Party’ and Myanmar Sanctions Eased

On News At Seven this 25th of July, Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui brings to you the day’s most crucial headlines. Thailand has rejected mediation from the U.S, China and ASEAN, insisting on bilateral talks with Cambodia over deadly border clashes that have killed 16. Meanwhile, former UK Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn has launched “Your Party” with Zarah Sultana, focusing on social justice and opposing arms sales to Israel. In the U.S the Treasury has lifted sanctions on four Myanmar linked junta entities shortly after a letter from Myanmar’s military chief praised Donald Trump and sought economic relief, sparking speculation over the timing. Produced by Garvit Srivastava Sound mix by Aman Pal