Suu Kyi defends court decision to jail Reuters journalists

13 Sept 11:15 Key points summarised by AI

Aung San Suu Kyi defended the jailing of two Reuters journalists, stating their seven-year sentence was for violating the Official Secrets Act, not for freedom of expression.
She affirmed the journalists' right to appeal the court's decision and challenged critics, including US Vice President Mike Pence, to identify any specific miscarriage of justice.
The conviction of the reporters, who were investigating Rohingya killings, is widely viewed as a critical test for Myanmar's democratic progress.
Suu Kyi also acknowledged that her government could have handled the situation in Rakhine state, which led to the flight of 700,000 Rohingya, more effectively.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.