Iran state TV says Ukrainian airplane crashes near Tehran

13 Sept 19:30 Key points summarised by AI

A Ukrainian International Airlines Boeing 737-800 crashed shortly after taking off from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport.
All 170+ passengers and crew members onboard the flight were killed in the incident.
Iranian state TV reported that mechanical issues were the suspected cause of the crash, with an investigation team dispatched to the site.
The crash occurred hours after Iran launched ballistic missile attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq, though no immediate connection to the plane crash was established.

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.