U.S. lawmakers want to tighten visas for Chinese students, researchers

14 Sept 01:45 Key points summarised by AI

Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to prohibit individuals employed or sponsored by the Chinese military from receiving U.S. student or research visas.
The bill aims to prevent intellectual property theft and espionage, requiring the U.S. government to identify scientific and engineering institutions affiliated with the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

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.