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Malaysia frees Vietnamese woman accused in killing of North Korean leader's half-brother

13 Sept 07:47 Key points summarised by AI

Doan Thi Huong, a Vietnamese woman, was freed after spending over two years in a Malaysian prison on suspicion of poisoning Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korea's leader.
Her release followed Malaysian prosecutors dropping the original murder charge, with Huong instead pleading guilty to an alternate charge of causing harm.

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.