BANGKOK - Vote counting commenced Sunday in Thailand's early general election, a contest viewed as a three-way race with competing visions for the country's future, according to the Associated Press. The election, which saw more than 50 parties vying for support, is taking place against a backdrop of slow economic growth and heightened nationalist sentiment. Meanwhile, Danish veterans expressed anger over former President Trump's comments about NATO allies and his attempts to take over Greenland.
The election in Thailand saw the People's Party, Bhumjaithai, and Pheu Thai as the primary contenders, competing for the support of 53 million registered voters, as reported by NPR. Voters were seen at polling stations in Bangkok on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
In other news, former President Donald Trump's Board of Peace is scheduled to hold its first meeting on February 19, where discussions will focus on the next phase of a ceasefire in Gaza and fundraising for the territory's reconstruction, according to Time. The board, unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos last month, includes members from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Pakistan, Turkey, Hungary, Morocco, Kosovo, Albania, Bulgaria, Argentina, Paraguay, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, and Vietnam. However, many U.S. allies hesitated to join, fearing it would undermine the United Nations.
Danish veterans, as reported by NPR, are seeking an apology from Trump over his remarks. In an interview at Davos, Trump appeared to denigrate NATO allies.
Additionally, Time reported on a controversial post on Trump's social media during Black History Month, which depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes in an AI-generated video. The White House initially attributed the post to an unnamed staffer.
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