Typhoon Mangkhut nears Hong Kong, China after pummeling Philippines

2 Oct 05:51 Key points summarised by AI

Typhoon Mangkhut, the strongest tropical cyclone this year (Category 5 equivalent), is approaching Hong Kong and the Chinese coast after causing devastation in the Philippines, killing at least seven people.
Hong Kong has issued its second-highest typhoon signal, leading to widespread flight cancellations and evacuations in low-lying areas due to expected storm surges and fierce winds.
Authorities in Macau and mainland China have taken significant precautions, including shutting down casino operations and evacuating thousands of workers and boats, to mitigate potential disaster.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.