Australian laser firm to move to Europe as NATO builds up defense
Australia's Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is "very likely" to shift its headquarters and stock market listing from Australia to Europe within a year, its CEO told Reuters, in a strategic pivot to capitalize on booming European defense spending. - REUTERS

Trump picks former Fed official Warsh to run Fed
President Donald Trump on Friday (January 30) chose former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to head the U.S. central bank when Jerome Powell's leadership term ends in May. The appointment gives a frequent Fed critic a chance to put his idea of monetary policy "regime change" into practice at a moment when the president has pushed for more control over the central bank. - REUTERS

Britain's China deals show limits of pivot in countering Trump
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's trip to reset ties with China brings Beijing another win in its rivalry with Washington, but some analysts say, the deals he brings back to London also show the limits of the balancing act that middle powers may try to play. - REUTERS

US eases sanctions after Venezuela passes oil law reforms
Venezuela on Thursday (January 29) passed a sweeping reform of its main oil law, backing interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s proposal to lower taxes, expand the oil ministry’s powers, and grant long‑sought autonomy to private oil producers. - REUTERS

Mermaids' tails to tell
Mermaid diving has grown from playful costume dress-up into a graceful, semi-artistic sport — one that asks for steady breath control, maskless underwater poise and finely made custom tails.  Across competition stages and aquarium shows, a devoted community trains together, turning childhood fantasy into polished aquatic artistry.

China trials AI police robots for traffic control
Chinese police in several cities have begun deploying humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with traffic enforcement, marking a serious step toward automating road management and public safety.

'Big Joke's' fall from power
From deputy police chief to a man facing arrest warrants, the downfall of Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn has become one of the country's most dramatic policing sagas.

Foreign ministry says overseas ballots 'on time'
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has reaffirmed that all overseas ballots for the 2026 election and referendum will arrive in Thailand by Feb 5, allowing them to be counted together with domestic votes.

BG Pathum eyeing home boost
BG Pathum United welcome Chiang Rai United to their True BG Stadium on Saturday, looking to pick up three points at home to boost their league campaign.

Osamanmusa hits 4, Thais in quarters
Muhammad Osamanmusa scored four goals as Thailand crushed Kuwait 6-1 to seal an AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 knockout stage spot with a game to spare on Thursday.