Christmas typhoon leaves 28 dead, 12 missing in Philippines

5 Oct 05:15 Key points summarised by AI

Typhoon Phanfone ravaged the central Philippines over Christmas, claiming at least 28 lives and leaving 12 missing.
The storm devastated holiday celebrations, forcing thousands to flee homes and causing widespread damage like floods, power outages, and destroyed infrastructure.
Phanfone stranded over 25,000 people at sea ports and canceled numerous flights, severely disrupting holiday travel across the region.
The Philippines, highly susceptible to natural disasters, experiences about 20 typhoons annually, with Phanfone mirroring the destructive path of 2013's 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.