230 aftershocks jolt Lombok Island

13 Sept 13:13 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful 7-magnitude earthquake struck Lombok Island on Sunday, triggering 230 aftershocks, 16 of which were strongly felt by inhabitants.
The initial quake caused widespread devastation, tragically killing at least 98 people and destroying hundreds of homes in North Lombok.
Further significant tremors, including a 5.5-magnitude on Tuesday and a 5.4-magnitude on Monday, indicate ongoing seismic activity, with more aftershocks anticipated in the coming weeks.
This series of quakes follows a 6.4-magnitude event on July 29, underscoring the region's vulnerability to recurring seismic activity.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.