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One of Thailand’s top art galleries removed, at China's request, materials about Beijing's treatment of ethnic minorities and Hong Kong from an exhibit on authoritarian governments, according to a curator and communications seen by Reuters.

In what the artists called the latest attempt by Beijing to silence critics overseas, the Bangkok Arts and Cultural Centre changed multiple works by artists in exile in the exhibit on authoritarian governments collaborating across borders.

When Reuters visited on Thursday, some works previously advertised and photographed had been removed, including a multimedia installation by a Tibetan artist, while other pieces had been altered, with the words “Hong Kong”, “Tibet” and “Uyghur” redacted, along with the names of the artists.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has denounced recent US anti-migrant raids, pledging to protect Mexican nationals affected. Speaking at her daily press briefing, she said her government would assist compatriots facing detention or deportation, Xinhua reported.

Sheinbaum has strengthened Mexico’s consular network in the US, including support for citizens held at Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center. Official data shows over 75,900 Mexicans were repatriated from the US between January 20 and August 1.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced a cabinet reshuffle as the country grapples with worsening violence in its eastern region. Presidential spokesperson Tina Salama said the new line-up, unveiled Friday, aims to ensure efficiency, credibility and regional balance.

The 54-member cabinet, only slightly smaller than the previous one, retains Judith Suminwa Tuluka as prime minister and includes opposition leader Adolphe Muzito as vice prime minister for the budget, according to Xinhua.

President Felix Tshisekedi had pledged earlier this year to form a “government of national unity” to help contain the decades-long conflict in the east, driven by ethnic tensions, militias and rebel groups such as the M23.

The US Air Force is blocking early retirement for transgender members with 15 to 18 years of service, forcing them out without retirement benefits, according to a recent memo. Those affected must either resign or be discharged with a lump-sum payment, according to BBC.

This move is part of the Trump administration’s transgender military ban, which critics say is unfair and discriminatory. Early retirement remains available for those with 18 to 20 years of service, but full benefits require 20 years.

Over 4,000 transgender troops serve in the military despite legal challenges and changing policies, BBC reported.