Liverpool players join family for Jota funeral
GONDOMAR, Portugal - Carrying a red floral wreath bearing his jersey number, Diogo Jota’s Liverpool teammates joined relatives and residents in a small Portuguese town on Saturday for the funeral of the football star, who died with his brother in a car crash on Thursday.

Thai auto sector showing signs of recovery, minister says
Encouraging signs are emerging in Thailand’s industrial sector, particularly in automotive manufacturing, which is showing a strong recovery after a prolonged contraction, according to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.

Hong Kong qualify for Rugby World Cup for first time
Hong Kong beat South Korea 70-22 in Incheon on Saturday to win the Asia Rugby Championship and qualify for the World Cup for the first time.

Opec+ steps up oil output increases
LONDON - Opec+ agreed on Saturday to raise production by 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August, further accelerating output increases at its first meeting since oil prices jumped — and then retreated — following Israeli and US attacks on...

Calls mount for structural reform in Thailand
Structural reforms, deregulation and a cohesive national vision are needed to help Thailand navigate an increasingly volatile global landscape, prominent figures from government, industry and academia said at a recent event held by the National Press Council in Bangkok.

Flash flood warning issued for 33 provinces
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued an urgent weather alert for 33 provinces across the North, Northeast, Central and South, warning of flash floods, forest runoff, landslides and rising water levels in major rivers, particularly the Mekong, between July 6 and 12.

Cambodia pushes for UN debate as border tensions persist
A letter from the Cambodian permanent representative to the United Nations has emerged, revealing a call the country made on June 16 for “prevention of armed conflict” with Thailand to be placed on the agenda of the United Nations General Assembly.

Search continues after Pakistan building collapse kills 16
KARACHI - Rescue teams in Pakistan worked in searing heat and humidity on Saturday to recover residents trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed, killing 16 people.

Tiffany's Show Pattaya marks 50 years with new production
Thailand’s world-renowned Tiffany’s Show Pattaya was celebrating its 50th anniversary and unveiled an entirely new performance,“Crystalise a Dream,” for the first time in its history, promising a world-class spectacle and a new dimension of entertainment.  

Rescuers stunned after ‘dead’ woman revives in Sattahip
Rescue workers were left stunned after a 49-year-old woman who had hanged herself suddenly regained consciousness as they were preparing to transport her body in Sattahip district of Chon Buri on Saturday.