Mahathir tries to shame superpowers into giving up UN veto power

13 Sept 11:52 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad publicly criticized powerful UN nations for their hypocrisy, urging them to reform their outdated veto powers.
Mahathir proposed that a veto should require at least two permanent members supported by three non-permanent Security Council members, with a simple majority from the General Assembly.

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.