Adviser to Iran’s top leader dies of coronavirus

13 Sept 18:45 Key points summarised by AI

Mohammad Mirmohammadi, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, died from coronavirus, becoming the first top official to succumb to the illness in the country.
Iran is grappling with a rapidly escalating coronavirus crisis, reporting 66 deaths among 1,501 confirmed cases, with numbers more than doubling in just two days.
Experts are concerned about Iran's unusually high death-to-infection ratio (4.4%), suggesting the actual number of infections may be substantially higher than officially reported figures.

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.