South Korean cases jump, China counts 150 more virus deaths

14 Sept 05:28 Key points summarised by AI

South Korea reported a significant surge of 161 new virus cases, bringing its total to 763, prompting the president to call for "unprecedented, powerful" combat measures.
China confirmed 409 new cases and a spike of 150 deaths, raising its total fatalities to 2,592, with most deaths concentrated in Hubei province.
The virus spread rapidly beyond China, with Italy battling Europe's first major outbreak (152 cases, 3 deaths) and Iran reporting 8 deaths among 43 confirmed cases.
South Korean officials intensified efforts to contain the outbreak, particularly in Daegu, by testing thousands and implementing nationwide measures like school closures and event cancellations.
A diplomatic incident occurred when Israel turned back a South Korean airliner, highlighting global fears and tensions surrounding the escalating virus spread.

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.