Indonesia rejects China's claims over South China Sea

13 Sept 18:15 Key points summarised by AI

Indonesia formally rejected China's claims in the South China Sea as "having no legal basis" after protesting a Chinese coastguard vessel's presence in its Natuna Islands' exclusive economic zone.
Jakarta asserted that China's historical fishing claims do not grant legal rights under the 1982 UNCLOS, recalling China's 2016 legal defeat against the Philippines on similar grounds.
While not claiming the Spratly Islands, Indonesia firmly defends its sovereign rights over its EEZ, frequently confronting China over fishing activities near the Natuna Islands.
The ongoing dispute highlights broader tensions in the resource-rich South China Sea, where multiple nations contest China's expansive claims and military expansion.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.