Hong Kong, southern China clean up after super typhoon

13 Sept 07:17 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong initiated extensive clean-up operations after being battered by Super Typhoon Mangkhut, yet financial markets and offices quickly returned to normal operations.
The powerful typhoon, one of the strongest in recent years, caused at least 50 fatalities in the Philippines before making landfall in southern China, where it led to four deaths in Guangdong province and necessitated the relocation of 2.45 million people.
Southern China experienced severe flooding, extensive damage to over 13,300 hectares of farmland, and record-breaking waves along its coast as Mangkhut, dubbed the "King of Storms," weakened while moving inland.
Macau demonstrated improved preparedness by proactively closing casinos and transport services, avoiding the severe impact it suffered from a similar super typhoon the previous year.

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.