Iran sentences Nobel peace laureate Mohammadi to six years in prison
BAHRAIN — An Iranian court sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to a six-year prison term, her lawyer told Agence-France Presse (AFP) on Sunday.

NACC meeting in spotlight as 44 ex‑Move Forward MPs await ruling
All eyes are on Monday’s National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) meeting, where the agency may rule on an ethics case against 44 former Move Forward Party MPs—now mostly with the People’s Party—over their bid to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, also known as the lèse‑majesté law.

UK PM Starmer's chief of staff quits over Mandelson fallout
LONDON - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of ‌staff Morgan ​McSweeney has quit, he said in a statement on Sunday, as pressure intensifies on Starmer over his decision to appoint ‌Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. 

Thailand general election vote counts
After Sunday's polls closed at 5pm in the 2026 general election in Thailand, election officials began opening ballot boxes on‑site and counting votes in full public view to ensure transparency.

Bhumjaithai Party has big lead, People’s Party concedes
The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) of caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul had a comfortable lead as vote counting continued on Sunday night, while the rival People’s Party leader admitted his party would not win the Feb 8 general election.

Democrat leader expects about 20 MPs, ready to sit in opposition
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Sunday night that his party might have about 20 House seats and was ready to be in the opposition.

Two of three opinion surveys forecast Bhumjaithai to win the election
Two of three recent opinion surveys indicated the governing Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) may win Sunday's general election, while the third saw the People’s Party (PP) as the potential winner.

Iran defies US threats, insists on right to enrich uranium
PARIS - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday ruled out Tehran ever giving up uranium enrichment in its negotiations with Washington, insisting it will not be intimidated by the threat of war with the United States.

Oil spill cleanup underway after cargo ship sinks near Phuket
PHUKET - Marine authorities are rushing to remove the oil spill from the Andaman Sea after the sinking of the Panama‑flagged cargo ship about 3 miles off Laem Phromthep on Saturday while en route from Malaysia to Bangladesh.

Bangkok voting smooth, no major issues, says city governor
Voting went smoothly in Bangkok with no reports of major issues at polling stations across the city, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Sunday afternoon.