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Despite global curiosity about nuclear arsenals, Thailand remains far from developing or owning them. As an ASEAN member bound by the Southeast Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone treaty, it has pledged not to build or possess such weapons. Estimates show Thailand’s likelihood of acquiring a bomb is virtually nil.
Published on: February 9, 2026 | By: urjaBad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime brought inclusive fashion to the spotlight. Performers and collaborators embraced diverse looks that celebrated individuality and cultural flair, breaking from traditional pop performance style. The bold wardrobe choices showed a fresh, expressive energy that resonated with fans of all backgrounds.
Published on: February 9, 2026 | By: urjaDuring NSA Ajit Doval’s two-day visit to Canada, both nations agreed to strengthen security ties by establishing dedicated security and law-enforcement liaison officers and creating a shared work plan for cooperation. They also pledged closer collaboration on cybersecurity and timely information sharing on mutual threats.
Published on: February 9, 2026 | By: urjaMorgan McSweeney, long viewed as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s influential chief of staff, has resigned amid a political storm over his advice to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S., despite Mandelson’s links to notorious figure Jeffrey Epstein. McSweeney took “full responsibility” for the decision.
Published on: February 9, 2026 | By: urjaJapan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi scored a commanding win in the snap lower-house election, with her party and allies capturing far more than the seats needed for a supermajority. The result gives her strong power to advance her policy goals and could influence Tokyo’s stance toward China.
Published on: February 9, 2026 | By: urjaAmerican skiing legend Lindsey Vonn suffered a dramatic crash early in the women’s downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo. The 41-year-old, competing despite a recent knee injury, lost control, fell hard, and was airlifted from the course as the race was halted.
Published on: February 8, 2026 | By: urjaIn Japan’s snap election, voters battled heavy snowfall to cast their ballots, with many trudging through winter weather to take part in the democratic process. Despite rough travel conditions, turnout showed strong civic dedication as citizens made their voices heard.
Published on: February 8, 2026 | By: urjaIndia narrowly escaped a scare against a spirited USA side in their T20 World Cup opener. Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 84 off 49 balls guided India from a precarious 77-6 to a competitive 161-9, helping the hosts clinch a 29-run victory in Mumbai.
Published on: February 8, 2026 | By: urjaIndian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh delivered a key win for India in the Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers, defeating world No. 88 Jesper de Jong to level the tie against the Netherlands. The 25-year-old from Madurai, ranked around 465, stepped up after Sumit Nagal’s loss to keep India in the hunt.
Published on: February 8, 2026 | By: urjaPrime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Malaysia resulted in significant progress across trade, tourism, and technology sectors. New agreements and strengthened partnerships highlight deeper cooperation between the two nations, boosting economic ties and opening opportunities for future collaboration.
Published on: February 8, 2026 | By: urja
