Gaza civil defence says 21 killed in Israeli strikes
GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Gaza's civil defence agency said 21 people were killed and dozens more wounded in multiple Israeli air strikes on Saturday, as Hamas and Israel again traded allegations of violating the fragile ceasefire.

Down to brutal basics in war-torn Ukraine
Oleksandra Matviichuk, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022 for her efforts to document war crimes, human rights abuses and power abuse, has called on Asian governments to play a greater role in addressing the humanitarian consequences of Russia's war against Ukraine.

Liverpool stunned by Forest, Chelsea boost title charge
LONDON - Troubled Liverpool's woeful season hit a new low with a shocking 3-0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest, while Chelsea won 2-0 at Burnley to step up their Premier League title challenge on Saturday.

Bank of Thailand chief wants weaker baht
Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Saturday that a weaker baht would be beneficial for the economy, and that there was room to cut interest rates if needed to support growth.

Ukraine and US to discuss peace plan in Switzerland
KYIV - Representatives of Ukraine and the United States are preparing to meet in Switzerland to discuss Washington’s plan for ending the war with Russia, a Ukrainian negotiator said on Saturday.

Police take Bolsonaro into custody due to flight risk
BRASILIA - Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro was taken from house arrest into police custody on Saturday to prevent him from escaping as he appeals a conviction for a failed coup attempt, the Supreme Court said.

Gunmen seize 315 in latest Nigerian school kidnapping
LAGOS - Gunmen have kidnapped more than 300 students and teachers in one of the largest mass kidnappings in Nigeria, a Christian group said Saturday, as security fears mounted in Africa’s most populous nation.

10 southern train services suspended due to flooding
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced the suspension of 10 southern train services on Saturday as severe flooding in Songkhla and nearby provinces has left sections of the tracks impassable.

Floods ravage Hat Yai as heavy rain in South continues
Persistent rain has caused severe flooding in Hat Yai district of the southern border province of Songkhla on Saturday.

Bangkok vendors face royal defamation charge
Two Bangkok noodle vendors have been indicted on a royal defamation charge for putting up signs at their shop calling for the repeal of the lese-majeste law and the release of political prisoners.