Russian striker set to battle Iraqi newcomer in featherweight Muay Thai clash, with ONE adding two new fights to Bangkok cardListen to this articleVladimir Kuzmin (left) is back in ONE Championship action against newcomer Mohanad Battbootti at ONE Fight Night 39 on January 24ONE Championship has added a short-notice featherweight Muay Thai bout between Vladimir Kuzmin and debutant Mohanad Battbootti to next week’s ONE Fight Night 39 card in Bangkok, a source told the Bangkok Post. Kuzmin, 28, enters the fight in strong form, having won three of his last four bouts. The bout represents a rapid turnaround for the Venum Training Camp fighter, who told the Bangkok Post backstage that he was ready to fight “anyone, anywhere”. The reshuffle comes after Climaco’s withdrawal through a foot injury left Ghazali without a replacement fight, forcing the Malaysian teenager off the January 24 card entirely. With Kuzmin vs Battbootti and Siasarani vs Dantas now confirmed, ONE has reinforced the Fight Night 39 lineup as it prepares for its first main roster event of the year.

“I signed in July and got the match offer around November,” Crevar told the Bangkok Post from her home in Texas. “I’m very confident in my jiu jitsu and my techniques,” Crevar said. “The first couple of years, I didn’t really follow professional jiu jitsu,” she said. “I’ve known Tom DeBlass for a couple of years, and I’ve really liked watching ONE,” Crevar said. “I’d love to be one of the main athletes at ONE for jiu jitsu and really make my name there,” she said.

Masdor, a 23-year-old from Malaysia, improved his ONE record to five wins from six appearances with a first-round knockout of Indonesia’s Mohamad Redho. Petninmungkorn celebrates after a third-round knockout of Toyota at ONE Friday Fights 138“This time I showed my best, as I told you – and now KO,” Masdor said. Rifdean Masdor celebrates after a bonus-winning KO of Mohamad Redho at ONE Friday Fights 138“My dream is to become a world champion. Contracts may not have been handed out – but as Masdor and Petninmungkorn made clear, the race to Nadaka has begun in earnest. Ubaid Hussain lands a knee of Brazil at ONE Friday Fights 138Full results – ONE Friday Fights 138 (January 16, 2026)

Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni is expected to win when results are announced later on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)KAMPALA - Uganda’s army denied claims on Saturday that opposition leader Bobi Wine had been abducted from his home, as counting continued in an election marred by reports of at least 10 deaths amid an internet blackout. President Yoweri Museveni, 81, looked set to be declared winner and extend his 40-year rule later on Saturday, with a commanding lead against Wine, a former singer turned politician. Wine said Friday that he was under house arrest, and his party later wrote on X that he had been “forcibly taken” by an army helicopter from his compound. “The rumours of his so-called arrest are baseless and unfounded,” army spokesman Chris Magezi told AFP.

A staggering 97% of listeners are unable to distinguish between music created by artificial intelligence and tracks composed by humans, a survey conducted by the music streaming service Deezer and the market research firm Ipsos has found. Among streaming users specifically, 73% want to know if the songs suggested by platform algorithms are the product of AI. Over 70% of those surveyed view AI-generated music as a direct threat to the livelihoods of professional musicians and artists. Alexis Lanternier, the CEO of France-based Deezer, noted that the survey proves people still place a high premium on the intrinsic value of human music. Even though technology has advanced to the point where it can perfectly replicate human artistry, “human identity” still remains more important.

National Sports Day celebration set for Feb 9Listen to this articleThe men’s volleyball players pose with their gold medals on the podium on Dec 19 during the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)Thai athletes and sports figures with outstanding achievements in 2025 will be honoured during the 2025 National Sports Day, which is scheduled to take place on Feb 9 at Huamark Indoor Stadium, the Sports Authority of Thailand announced. The event has been postponed from Dec 16 so that the performance of the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the 13th Asean Para Games athletes, which take place between Jan 20-26 in Nakhon Ratchasima, can be considered and recognised. Among the most prestigious awards are the best amateur athlete, the best young amateur athlete, the best professional athlete, the best Muay Thai athlete, the best disabled athlete, with the winners receiving the royal trophies. Other categories include the best sports team, the best coach and the best sports association, the best sports personnel and the best senior athlete.

Thai envoys urged to pursue 'economic diplomacy'Listen to this article“The world has ‘multiple poles’ and we shouldn’t limit ourselves to only two players,” Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has told Thai abmbassadors. Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow set out a vision of “economic diplomacy” on Friday, calling on Thailand’s ambassadors to play a more active role in driving economic growth. Mr Sihasak, a prime ministerial candidate of the Bhumjaithai Party, said ambassadors should work proactively on economic matters, not only on traditional diplomatic duties. The world has ‘multiple poles’ and we shouldn’t limit ourselves to only two players. He cited a new policy of engaging with African countries, as many have strong economic growth.

Bhumibol Bridge blaze traced to boys playing with firecrackersListen to this articleAn image taken by a witness, whose X account is @alzlluvnovis, shows flames climbing up a pipe attached to a foundation pillar of the Bhumibol Bridge in Phra Pradaeng district in Samut Prakan on Thursday night. SAMUT PRAKAN - A fire that engulfed a drainage pipe attached to a pillar of the Bhumibol Bridge and terrified local witnesses on Thursday night was caused by a group of 11-year-old boys who had been playing with firecrackers under the bridge, police said. The flames climbed about 50 metres up an HDPE drainage pipe attached to a foundation pillar, shocking people watching from both river banks. They had been playing with firecrackers under the bridge when sparks ignited trash and dry leaves near the pipe, with strong winds causing the flames to spread. Police summoned the children and their parents to the Samrong Tai station for legal action under child welfare procedures.

Large crowds expected for 'Hands off Greenland' protestsListen to this articlePresident Donald Trump has signalled he will stop at nothing to get US hands on Greenland. (Photo: AFP)COPENHAGEN - Large demonstrations are planned across Denmark and Greenland on Saturday to protest against US President Donald Trump's designs to take over the Arctic island. "Recent events have put Greenland and Greenlanders in both Greenland and Denmark under pressure," Uagut chairwoman Julie Rademacher said in a statement sent to AFP, calling for "unity". "We demand respect for our country's right to self-determination and for us as a people," added Avijaja Rosing-Olsen, another organiser. "We demand respect for international law and international legal principles.

Watson’s lawyers from the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office argued that he had acted impulsively in an emotional moment and had not intended to kill Vicha. Around that time, Watson said, he saw Vicha in a baseball cap and face mask, standing on a street corner looking at him. During the trial, Watson testified that he felt Vicha was judging him. But around San Francisco, tributes to Vicha can still be seen in the colourful mosaic stairway dedicated to his memory. But she also expressed disappointment with the verdict and what she said was a lack of remorse shown by Watson during the trial.

New air traffic technology at airports nationwide will improve coverage and safetyListen to this articleThe control tower at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakan. (Photo: Nutjaru via Wikimedia Commons)Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) is carrying out a three-year investment plan worth more than 1.4 billion baht to upgrade its air traffic management technology nationwide. The investment focuses on modern technology to improve air traffic control services, ensuring safe and efficient handling of increased air movements. The smart air traffic control towers will provide controllers with high-resolution images covering the entire airport area. At Suvarnabhumi airport, Aerothai will upgrade its multilateration (MLAT) ground surveillance system to cover newly expanded airport areas and improve overall performance.

(Photo: Reuters)Elon Musk is seeking ‍up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing he deserves the “wrongful gains” that they received ‌from his early support of ​the artificial-intelligence startup, according to a court filing. OpenAI gained between $65.5 billion and $109.4 billion from the billionaire entrepreneur’s contributions when he was co-founding OpenAI from 2015, while Microsoft gained between $13.3 billion and $25.1 billion, Musk said in ‌the federal court filing on Friday ahead of his trial against the two companies. OpenAI, Microsoft and Musk’s lawyers did not immediately respond to requests for ‌comments outside business hours. OpenAI has called the lawsuit “baseless” and part of a “harassment” campaign by Musk. The ⁠filing says Musk’s contributions to OpenAI and Microsoft were calculated ​by his expert witness, financial economist Paul Wazzan.

Listen to this articlePhuket officials and business representatives visit Katathani Phuket Beach Resort to observe its waste and water management systems. (Photo: Achadthaya Chuenniran)Authorities in Phuket plan to adopt a wastewater and waste management model used by a local resort to address the island’s worsening environmental problems, including more than 1.2 million tonnes of accumulated waste. Provincial officials and business representatives recently went on a study visit to Katathani Phuket Beach Resort to observe its waste and water management systems. The resort is considered the local benchmark for systematic waste management, particularly in reducing waste at the source and promoting long-term sustainability. It operates a zero food waste system through on-site waste separation and treatment, which reduces the amount of waste sent for external disposal.

(Photo: Pheu Thai candidate Sorakit Phonlook-in Facebook)CHON BURI - Prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat brought the Pheu Thai campaign to Chon Buri on Saturday, calling on voters to deliver a clean sweep of all 10 constituencies in the eastern province and send both the party and himself into government. Mr Yodchanan, widely known as “Ajarn Chen”, said Pheu Thai and its 10 Chon Buri candidates were ready to move forward together with the people. In the 2023 election, Move Forward (now the People’s Party) won 7 seats in Chon Buri, with Pheu Thai, United Thai Nation and Palang Pracharath winning one each. He also outlined policy priorities, including promoting Chon Buri not only as a beautiful province but as a national learning model. The other two Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidates are longtime Thaksin loyalist and minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, and party leader Julapun Amornvivat.

Fire hits golf cart repair garage in Nakhon PathomListen to this articleA firefighter tries to contain a blaze that erupted following an explosion involving a cordless drill battery at a garage in Kamphaeng Saen district of Nakhon Pathom on Saturday morning. (Photo: rescuer Nonthawat Wisutthipat)A fire broke out following an explosion involving a small battery at an electric golf cart repair garage in Kamphaeng Saen district of Nakhon Pathom on Saturday morning. Fire trucks and firefighters from Sa Phatthana and Sa Simum subdistricts and Kamphaeng Saen municipality were dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze. Phichawee Sirisantidamrong, the manager of the garage, said a cordless drill battery had been left charging overnight. Shortly before the fire broke out, a loud sound resembling a battery explosion was heard.