Typhoon Phanfone kills at least 16 in Philippines

9 Oct 14:37 Key points summarised by AI

Typhoon Phanfone, with winds of 195 km/h, claimed at least 16 lives across the central Philippines on Christmas Day, causing widespread destruction.
The typhoon severely damaged homes, toppled electric posts, and disrupted popular tourist destinations like Boracay and Coron, including Kalibo airport.
Tens of thousands were forced to evacuate, and communication outages hindered full damage assessment, with the storm tracking a path similar to the deadly Super Typhoon Haiyan.

Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training

Yesterday 20:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China's Academy of Armoured Forces to strengthen military cooperation.
Discussions included exchanging military curricula, expertise, and information on cyber, space affairs, AI, and UAV technology.
Both nations plan to share knowledge and experience in combating online crime and scam networks.
China reiterated its neutral stance on the Thai-Cambodian border situation, supporting peaceful resolution efforts.