Endangered 'Ronin fish' spotted in Trang canal
Trang: A rare bowmouth guitarfish, also known as a shark ray and locally dubbed Ronin fish (ปลาโรนิน), has been spotted swimming in shallow waters, prompting marine officials to warn the public that harming the protected species carries penalties as severe as those for killing a black panther.

South Korea court sentences ex-PM to 23-year jail term
SEOUL — A South Korean ‌court on Wednesday sentenced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in jail for charges ‌including engaging in a key action of insurrection concerning ex-President ‌Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law in December 2024.

Trump vows to reach a deal with NATO on Greenland
The United States and NATO will come to an agreement on the future of Greenland that will satisfy both sides, U.S. President Donald Trump told a press conference on Tuesday, while members of his administration said the U.S. could impose tariffs on the Europeans if they don't agree to his demands. - REUTERS

UK approves China plan for mega embassy in London despite spy fears
Britain's government gave approval on Tuesday for China to build its largest embassy in Europe in London, hoping to improve ties with Beijing despite British and U.S. politicians' warnings that it could be used as a base for spying. - REUTERS

Venezuelans voice worries, optimism as Maduro era ends
Venezuelans shopping at an iconic municipal market in southern Caracas on Tuesday (January 20) said soaring prices and weak wages continue to squeeze household budgets, even as some expressed cautious optimism over a new political chapter. - REUTERS

Trump calls UK's Chagos deal with Mauritius 'stupid' and 'weak'
U.S. President Donald Trump lambasted Britain's deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago including an island with an important U.S.-UK air base as an act of "total weakness" and "great stupidity" underlining why he wants to acquire Greenland. - REUTERS

Girl From Nowhere: The Costume
Last week, Netflix Thailand announced Rebecca ‘Becky’ Armstrong as the new ‘Nanno’ from the hit series “Girl From Nowhere,” in a blood-splattered iteration of what appears to be a Thai high school uniform.

Australia shuts dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks
Dozens of beaches along Australia's east coast, including in Sydney, closed on Tuesday after four shark attacks in two days, as heavy rains left waters murky and more likely to attract the animals. - REUTERS

Zurich police deploy water cannon against Trump and WEF protesters
Thousands demonstrated in Zurich against U.S. President Donald Trump and the World Economic Forum as the meeting got underway in Davos on Monday (January 19). Local police said some damage was caused to property and water cannon and tear gas were used to disperse the protesters. - REUTERS

Trump threatens French wines to get Macron to join Board of Peace
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes, a move he claimed would push French President Emmanuel Macron to join Trump's Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. - REUTERS