China's Xi offers Trump help in coronavirus fight as Wuhan reopens to traffic

2 Oct 09:02 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged China's support to U.S. President Donald Trump in combating the coronavirus, despite prior tensions, as the U.S. became the country with the most infections.
Wuhan, the Chinese city where the outbreak originated, began reopening to incoming traffic after more than two months of lockdown, symbolizing China's progress in containing the virus.
While the U.S. struggles with surging cases, China reported a significant drop in local infections and drastically cut international flights to prevent new imported cases from reigniting the epidemic.

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.