Death toll from Indonesia's quake, tsunami up to 1,234: disaster agency

13 Sept 21:14 Key points summarised by AI

The confirmed death toll from the recent earthquake and tsunami on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island has surged to 1,234, according to the national disaster mitigation agency.
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake on Friday unleashed tsunami waves up to six meters high, devastating Palu city, with rescuers racing against time to reach affected areas and fears of a further rise in casualties.

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.