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The Thai king formally appoints Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old daughter of controversial billionaire ex-premier Thaksin, as Thailand's new prime minister. Paetongtarn, the kingdom's youngest ever PM, comes to office after a court sacked the previous premier. IMAGES
Jordan's King Abdullah II is greeted at 10 Downing Street by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as part of a tour which sees the monarch also visiting the US, Canada, France and Germany. King Abdullah, whose nation borders Israel, has called for a full and lasting ceasefire to the Hamas-Israel war in Gaza. IMAGES
On the second day of a four-day state visit to Kenya, King Charles III visits the Nairobi Street Kitchen and meets artisans, fashion designers, musicians and artists. The venue offers a modern street-food market experience with global food and drink offerings, and shops selling products made by artisans, as well as showcasing live music and works of local artists. IMAGES
Jordanian King Abdullah II arrives at 10 Downing Street in London, welcomed by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, to discuss the establishment of humanitarian corridors in the Gaza Strip. IMAGES
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn's second son visits a Bangkok temple during his surprise first trip back to the kingdom in more than two decades. Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, 42, has spent most of his life abroad following his parent's divorce in the 1990s. IMAGES
Thai king Maha Vajiralongkorn meets world leaders attending APEC summit in Bangkok. High profile guests include China’s Xi Jinping and U.S.Vice President Kamala Harris. IMAGES