Saudi teenager leaves for Canada for asylum

27 Sept 05:27 Key points summarised by AI

Saudi teenager Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun departed Thailand for Canada after being granted asylum, concluding her week-long international plea.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed Canada's acceptance, citing a commitment to human and women's rights, a decision expected to exacerbate tensions with Saudi Arabia.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.