20 killed, 70 hurt in protests in Indonesia's Papua province

23 Sept 04:49 Key points summarised by AI

Violent protests erupted across Indonesia's Papua province, resulting in at least 20 deaths and 70 injuries, primarily in Wamena and Jayapura.
The unrest was sparked by unverified rumors that a teacher insulted an indigenous student, leading angry mobs to torch government buildings, shops, and vehicles in Wamena, causing many civilian deaths from being trapped in fires.
Police dismissed the alleged insult as a 'hoax' intentionally designed to incite riots, noting these protests follow weeks of prior anti-racism demonstrations and highlight long-standing tensions in the region.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.