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Thailand's election in numbers

Supporters gather on the day candidates draw a number in their district for Thailand’s upcoming February 8 general election in Bangkok, Thailand, December 27, 2025. REUTERS/
Supporters gather on the day candidates draw a number in their district for Thailand’s upcoming February 8 general election in Bangkok, Thailand, December 27, 2025. REUTERS/

Venezuela amnesty law for jailed protesters passes first vote

Members of the Venezuela's National Assembly attend an ordinary session to discuss the Amnesty law, at the National Assembly, in Caracas, Venezuela, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria
Members of the Venezuela's National Assembly attend an ordinary session to discuss the Amnesty law, at the National Assembly, in Caracas, Venezuela, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

Taiwan risks becoming numb to China drills, but threat is real: Defence minister

A Taiwanese army soldier waves a flag during an annual military exercise ahead of Lunar New Year in Taichung, Taiwan, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang
A Taiwanese army soldier waves a flag during an annual military exercise ahead of Lunar New Year in Taichung, Taiwan, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

16 people killed in blast at illegal mine in north-eastern India

The blast took place in a “rat-hole” mine – named because their tunnels are just big enough for workers to get through.
The blast took place in a “rat-hole” mine – named because their tunnels are just big enough for workers to get through.

Deaths in worst migrant boat disaster in Channel were avoidable, UK inquiry finds

People place candles around a list of names of migrants that have died since 1999 while trying to cross the English Channel, during a tribute to the 27 migrants who died when their dinghy deflated as they attempted to cross the English Channel, at the Richelieu Park in Calais, France, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol
People place candles around a list of names of migrants that have died since 1999 while trying to cross the English Channel, during a tribute to the 27 migrants who died when their dinghy deflated as they attempted to cross the English Channel, at the Richelieu Park in Calais, France, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

Gunmen kill nearly 200 in Nigeria's Kwara and Katsina attacks

MSF says airstrike hit its hospital in South Sudan's Jonglei state

Vital aid flights to Houthi-held capital in Yemen to resume, says UN

A man walks outside the United Nations compound following reports of UN staffers being detained by the Houthis, in Sanaa, Yemen October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
A man walks outside the United Nations compound following reports of UN staffers being detained by the Houthis, in Sanaa, Yemen October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah

‘We just need something positive’: Monks’ peace walk across US draws large crowds

Led by Mr Bhikkhu Pannakara (left), Buddhist monks participate in a "Walk for Peace" in Glen Allen, Virginia, on Feb 3, 2026.
Led by Mr Bhikkhu Pannakara (left), Buddhist monks participate in a "Walk for Peace" in Glen Allen, Virginia, on Feb 3, 2026.

Syrian security deploy in key Kurdish city under US-backed deal

Members of the Kurdish Internal Security Forces wait for the arrival of the security forces of the Syrian government during the curfew, following an agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian government, in Qamishli, Syria, February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman
Members of the Kurdish Internal Security Forces wait for the arrival of the security forces of the Syrian government during the curfew, following an agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian government, in Qamishli, Syria, February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.