https://worldinsummary.com/th/World news for readers in Thailand, with short summaries and source links. Updated daily at 7 AM Thailand time.en-THhttps://apnews.com/article/c32cfa8b85ae53ceb7b1cc557d3b7400U.S. inflation accelerated while the economy grew at a 3.4% annual rate in the July–September quarter. The data could increase pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at its December meeting.https://worldinsummary.com/th/editions/2026-10-29/#markets-4bb83fd715a82b24https://apnews.com/article/10aae13e93501c1c7f8803d44316eb28U.S. consumer confidence improved somewhat in October as gasoline prices fell modestly. Household costs nevertheless rose 0.6% from August to September, the largest monthly increase in five months.https://worldinsummary.com/th/editions/2026-10-29/#markets-cc210c99f180f61fhttps://apnews.com/article/2233dfcc55bac4c8c3a374712bc5706eThe United Nations’ political mission in Somalia is ending after more than three decades, but no successor mechanism has been agreed to mediate disputes ahead of elections. The closure comes amid political tensions and a reported attack that killed at least 20 soldiers.https://worldinsummary.com/th/editions/2026-10-29/#world-5f809c27be295ffdhttps://apnews.com/article/c11dac838a072af25ba8d0eb81d01035Iran said three oil tankers were struck by mines amid continuing tensions and attacks in the Middle East. The report also covered renewed fighting in Yemen and Mahmoud Abbas’s stated readiness to resume peace talks with Israel after a new Palestinian government forms.https://worldinsummary.com/th/editions/2026-10-29/#world-3c7b3a7d29ebd9d0https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq8jzkpjr28vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssA group calling itself the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 staff members of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, according to the report.https://worldinsummary.com/th/editions/2026-10-29/#tech-63e54dbe32206450https://apnews.com/article/03a4e090a7df1532838a5cb6f93a23baNew York has enacted restrictions on companion chatbot behavior involving children, as states move to regulate how AI systems interact with minors and are deployed by employers.https://worldinsummary.com/th/editions/2026-10-29/#tech-ba9ab5fa1ea7447ahttps://apnews.com/article/1b5c71d31b4ce1e46b0db47b33141f6bGlobal shares and U.S. futures were mixed after Alphabet reported quarterly revenue that disappointed investors. The results intensified questions about whether the company can generate sufficient returns to justify its heavy investment in artificial intelligence.https://worldinsummary.com/th/editions/2026-10-29/#tech-8b25d38992834d31https://apnews.com/article/481bed64919ad193e80e051d28beb2c0A federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s request to stop California from processing up to 20,000 ballots tied to alleged noncitizen voters. The Justice Department said it would appeal the ruling.https://worldinsummary.com/th/editions/2026-10-29/#us-88be5403d43da601https://apnews.com/article/c391cc7b546384c7adde9aebc9973620Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign after reports that it helped recruit a candidate with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.https://worldinsummary.com/th/editions/2026-10-29/#us-39fa077762e45107https://apnews.com/article/971f9fb8cad75042fc7f9919dd91c159Milwaukee defeated Tampa Bay 4-1 in Game 5 to win its first World Series championship, ending a 57-year franchise wait. The Brewers had previously lost their only World Series appearance in 1982.https://worldinsummary.com/th/editions/2026-10-29/#sports-9521fc180bc3f7d6https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/28/canada-usa-womens-hockey-olympics-world-championshipCanada beat the United States 5-3 in Windsor, Ontario, ending an eight-game losing streak against its rival. The game was a rematch of February’s Olympic final ahead of the women’s world championship in Denmark in November.https://worldinsummary.com/th/editions/2026-10-29/#sports-a11a556d533d5601https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/oct/29/south-africa-v-australia-third-test-day-three-cricket-newlands-cape-town-live-updatesThe third men’s cricket Test between South Africa and Australia is being played as the series decider at Newlands. Australia was 338-4 during the live updates on day three.https://worldinsummary.com/th/editions/2026-10-29/#sports-0080ad0ff3d9ecd6https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thailand-strips-chief-rabbis-citizenship-in-foreigner-crackdownThailand revoked the citizenship of Chief Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, citing his continued use of U.S. nationality for international travel after becoming a Thai citizen. The move comes amid a broader government campaign targeting foreign nationals accused of breaking laws or circumventing regulations.https://worldinsummary.com/th/editions/2026-10-29/#thailand-5581be2c4794b1eb