US VP Pence rebukes Myanmar's Suu Kyi over 'persecution' of Rohingya

1 Oct 12:46 Key points summarised by AI

US Vice President Mike Pence strongly condemned Myanmar's treatment of Rohingya Muslims, telling leader Aung San Suu Kyi that the military's "persecution" was "without excuse" and demanding accountability for the violence displacing 700,000 Rohingya.
Pence also pressed Suu Kyi to pardon two Reuters journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, who were sentenced to seven years in prison for breaching the Official Secrets Act, advocating for a free and democratic press.
Suu Kyi responded by stating that "people have different points of view" and that Myanmar understands its own country best, also asserting the journalists were convicted for breaking the law, not for their profession.
The condemnation follows international pressure, including Amnesty International withdrawing its human rights prize from Suu Kyi due to her perceived inaction on human rights abuses against the Rohingya.

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.