Egypt's ex-president Hosni Mubarak dead at 91

13 Sept 08:29 Key points summarised by AI

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak passed away at 91, having ruled for three decades before his 2011 ouster during the Arab Spring protests.
Though imprisoned for years over protester deaths, Mubarak was eventually acquitted and freed in 2017.
Internationally, Mubarak was a key US ally and respected regional power broker, particularly in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, receiving tributes from Middle Eastern leaders.
His 30-year rule, marked by emergency laws, began in 1981 and concluded amidst mass protests against police brutality and alleged electoral fraud.

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.