China pauses in memory of virus victims and 'martyrs'

13 Sept 07:53 Key points summarised by AI

China observed a nationwide three-minute silence to mourn over 3,000 lives lost to the coronavirus, including patients and medical staff.
At 10 am, citizens, vehicles, and ships paused, with air-raid sirens sounding across the country, particularly in Wuhan, the virus's origin city.
President Xi Jinping and other officials participated in Beijing, with national flags lowered to half-mast, honoring medical workers designated as 'martyrs,' including whistleblower Dr. Li Wenliang.

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.