Gunman surrenders, releases hostages after Manila mall stand-off

14 Sept 04:30 Key points summarised by AI

A disgruntled former security guard, Archie Paray, ended a day-long hostage crisis in a Manila shopping mall, releasing 30 hostages and surrendering after airing grievances about alleged corruption and abuse by his former superiors.
The incident began with Paray shooting a security officer before taking employees hostage; he was reportedly armed with a pistol and grenades but was convinced by the mayor to surrender his weapons before exiting the mall.

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.