Pope slams nuclear deterrent, 'unspeakable horror' of Nagasaki

14 Sept 02:10 Key points summarised by AI

Pope Francis vehemently condemned atomic weapons and nuclear deterrence during his visit to Nagasaki, asserting they are "not the answer" for security, peace, and stability.
He highlighted the "unspeakable horror" of the 1945 atomic bombing, emphasizing humanity's capacity for inflicting pain and denouncing the "perverse dichotomy" of nuclear deterrence.
The Pontiff criticized the global arms trade, labeling the "money that is squandered and the fortune made" as an "affront crying out to Heaven" amidst widespread human suffering.
This position marks a significant shift from previous papal views, which had previously described nuclear deterrence as a "necessary evil."

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.