General strike protests labour reforms in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES - Argentine President Javier Milei faces the fourth general strike of his term Thursday, this time by workers protesting a labour reform bill pushed by the budget-slashing president and set to be debated in parliament.

Bangkok's noodles with a Kamen Rider Kick
At 61, a former banker has turned his childhood love of Kamen Rider into Rider Noodle, a themed eatery known for its “Rider Two-in-One” tom yum and collectible-decor.  The noodle shop is located on Ngamwongwan Road in Thung Song Hong, Bangkok's Lak Si district, Thailand.

S. Korea court weighs death sentence for ex-president Yoon
SEOUL - A South Korean court will rule Thursday on insurrection charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, weighing whether he should be sentenced to death for his failed bid to impose military rule.

Denmark's King Frederik in Greenland for symbolic show of support
NUUK - Denmark's King Frederik X arrived in Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day visit in a show of support for the autonomous Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump.

Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace,' with eye on Gaza and beyond
WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump on Thursday gathers allies to inaugurate the "Board of Peace," his new institution focused on progress on Gaza but whose ambitions reach much further.

Jail, disgrace and death: the dark fates of South Korean leaders
SEOUL — South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol faces prison or even the death penalty when he appears in court Thursday on insurrection charges stemming from his 2024 bid to impose martial law.

Rockers U2 take aim at ICE and Putin in new songs
LONDON — Irish rockers U2 released their first collection of new songs in nearly a decade on Wednesday, featuring a collaboration with singer Ed Sheeran and a Ukrainian musician and soldier.

Illegal road in wildlife sanctuary investigated
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin has ordered a crackdown on alleged abuses of authority in forest areas, sending officials to Mae Hong Son and setting a three-day deadline to clarify allegations against the head of Mae Yuam Wildlife Sanctuary.

Review of 'vertical' medical centre plan
The Ministry of Transport has ordered a review of the land development plan in the Bang Sue area to develop a "vertical" medical centre equipped with transport connectivity and a railway system.

Foreign investment applications rise 46% in January
Foreign investment applications under the Foreign Business Act were robust in January, with a total investment value of 33.8 billion baht, up 46% year-on-year, driven mainly by investors from China, Japan and Singapore.