Trump says US on top as outbreak shuts largest cities

14 Sept 12:59 Key points summarised by AI

New York and Illinois joined California in issuing stay-at-home orders, effectively sealing off major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago to curb the rapidly spreading coronavirus.
President Trump declared the US was "winning" the fight against the virus, rejecting a national lockdown due to varying regional impacts, despite a rapid rise in confirmed cases and deaths.
Governor Cuomo mandated non-essential business closures and banned gatherings in New York, while Illinois Governor Pritzker implemented an immediate stay-at-home order to prevent significant loss of life.
The US Army Corps of Engineers began converting over 10,000 hotel and dormitory rooms in New York into temporary hospitals to manage the surge in COVID-19 patients.
The US restricted non-essential travel across its border with Mexico, similar to Canada, as senators negotiated a $1 trillion emergency stimulus package to address the economic fallout.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 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.