Thailand election 2026: What are the main parties? What do polls suggest?
Sunday’s vote is seen as a test of whether Thailand’s cycle of coups, protests and court interventions can be broken.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,443
These are the key developments from day 1,443 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US-Iran talks live: Critical talks to begin in Oman in push to prevent war
US and Iranian officials are holding talks in Muscat amid escalating tensions and a US military buildup in the Gulf.
Trump’s ‘maximalist demands’ for Iran put talks in Oman on uncertain ground
Analysts say Trump’s unclear strategy risks derailing US-Iran talks amid military posturing and protests across Iran.
‘TrumpRx’ website launches in US with promise to lower price of medicine
US president has pitched initiative as populist attack on pharmaceutical companies, but analysts question efficacy.
Bitcoin plummets in value again after week of heavy losses
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has lost about one-third of its value since the start of the year.
Trump rejects call from Russia’s Putin to extend cap on nuclear deployments
US president says that he wants to negotiate replacement for strategic nuclear deployment treaty that recently expired.
Democrats demand reforms to Homeland Security over immigration operations
An impasse in Congress over immigration reforms could stymie a funding bill for the US Department of Homeland Security.
Venezuela’s National Assembly approves amnesty bill in first of two votes
The bill would provide clemency for opposition members and protesters who have been charged with crimes under Maduro.
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka urge Pakistan to reconsider India boycott
T20 World Cup co-host Sri Lanka asks Pakistan to reconsider boycott of India match on February 15 in Colombo.