Flash floods inundated communities in Lom Sak district of Phetchabun province after heavy overnight rain caused the Pasak River to overflow its banks, forcing about 300 households to evacuate on Saturday.

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump signed a bill on Friday authorising new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, after Congress gave its approval after months of delay.

‌Several beaches along the coast of Western Australia, including in the state capital Perth, will remain closed until at least Sunday, authorities said, after a ​fatal ⁠shark attack at a popular beach in the city on Friday.

NAGOYA, Japan - The 20th Asian Games will open in Japan later Saturday with a glittering ceremony following a stuttering build-up to a multi-sport spectacular that has more participants than the Olympics.

WASHINGTON - Protesters formed a human chain on Friday around the Kennedy Center, the Washington arts hub that US President Donald Trump threatened to demolish unless his name is restored to it.