Bangkok expressway murder suspect arrested on Koh Chang
The man accused of shooting and killing a driver on a Bangkok expressway has been arrested on Koh Chang, where he had fled after the incident on Tuesday.

EU decries US sanctions against anti-hate campaigners
BRUSSELS - The European Union and some member states reacted sharply Wednesday to US sanctions imposed on five European figures involved in regulating tech companies, including former European commissioner Thierry Breton.

Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories - Scouts marched under a clear blue sky in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the Palestinian city emerged from the shadow of the war in Gaza to celebrate its first festive Christmas in more than two years.

Thai-Cambodian border talks open amid hopes for ceasefire
Military officers from Thailand and Cambodia began talks on Wednesday in Chanthaburi province, amid hopes that the defence ministers of the two countries would join them on Saturday to put the finishing touches on a ceasefire agreement.

New Year spending projected to be best since 2019
Consumer spending in Thailand during the New Year 2026 holiday period is expected to reach 111.6 billion baht nationwide, the highest in six years and a modest year-on-year increase of 2.1%, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

Kosovo, Serbia ‘need to normalise’ relations, says Kosovo PM
PRISTINA - Kosovo and Serbia need to “normalise” their relations, Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti told AFP Wednesday, several days before legislative elections where he is seeking to extend his term with more solid backing.

Black box recovered from Libyan general’s crashed plane
HAYMANA, Turkey - Turkish authorities found the cockpit voice recorder and black box from a private jet that crashed Wednesday killing the head of Libya’s armed forces and his four aides.

Google unveils new AI Glasses and XR updates; sales expected in 2026
Google has announced the development of new AI Glasses, which are expected to go on sale in 2026, alongside updates to its Galaxy XR and Android XR platforms, during its "The Android Show: XR Edition" event. The new AI Glasses will come in two main types: screen-free and models with integrated displays.

Pet owner seeks justice after neighbour runs over and kills her dog
Social media user Worada Lekchimma on Wedneday posted footage showing her dogs sleeping on the street in front of her house. The video shows a neighbour’s car positioning itself to make a turn before driving onto the street and running over a sleeping beagle.

Bhumjaithai confirms Anutin as sole PM candidate
Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul will be his party’s sole prime ministerial candidate in the Feb 8 general election, a party official said as it staged a policy launch full of confidence on Wednesday.