Trump declares US 'in charge' of Venezuela and Maduro goes to court
NEW YORK - President Donald Trump's claim that the United States is "in charge" of Venezuela will be underscored Monday when the oil-rich nation's deposed leader is hauled before a New York court, while his successor offers to cooperate.

Frost sparkles on Doi Inthanon, temperature drops to -2°C
CHIANG MAI - Frost coated the ground on Doi Inthanon on Monday morning as  temperatures on Thailand's highest mountain plunged below freezing.

New Year traffic deaths at 241, Phuket and Bangkok worst
Traffic accidents killed 241 people during the six days of New Year travel, with Phuket reporting the most accidents and most injured, and Bangkok the most fatalities. 

Gold surges as US capture of Venezuelan  president spurs safe-haven demand
DELHI - Gold prices ​climbed on Monday and other precious metals surged, after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, escalating geopolitical tensions and lifting safe-haven demand.  

'Not about condoms': Chinese shrug off contraceptive tax
BEIJING - China has made condoms and other contraceptives more expensive as it tries to boost birth rates, but residents in Beijing and analysts say the measure will have little impact.

Angry son denied money, burns down the neighbourhood
PICHIT - A 37-year-old drug user set fire to his family home after a heated argument with his mother about money, and the ensuing blaze burnt down an entire block of houses on Sunday.

Swiss bar fire victims mourned as ID process continues
Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 were among those who died in the New Year's Eve bar fire that killed 40 people in Switzerland, police said on Sunday (January 4), as many still wait to hear from their loved ones. - REUTERS

Venezuela's Maduro in US custody as loyalists vow defiance
Venezuela's toppled leader Nicolas Maduro was in a New York detention center on Sunday (January 4) awaiting drug charges after President Donald Trump ordered an audacious raid to capture him, saying the U.S. would take control of the oil-producing nation. - REUTERS

Flights across Greece grounded after a collapse of radio frequencies
Flights across Greece were grounded on Sunday (January 4) after a collapse of radio frequencies crippled air traffic communication, stranding thousands of travelers and bringing airport operations to a halt. - REUTERS

Microsoft to add AI-powered formula assistant to Excel
Microsoft is set to integrate Copilot directly into Microsoft Excel to assist users with formula creation, marking another step in the company’s mission to embed artificial intelligence into the daily workflows of professionals.