WHO head defends handling of coronavirus pandemic against Trump criticism

13 Sept 12:24 Key points summarised by AI

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus strongly defended the agency's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic against U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism.
Trump threatened to review U.S. funding for the WHO, citing concerns about its response and alleged "China-centric" bias, despite the U.S. being its largest donor.
Tedros urged global unity and an end to the "politicization" of the crisis, calling for "honest leadership" from the U.S. and China to focus on stopping the virus.
He denied accusations of being "China-centric," stating the WHO is "close to every nation" and committed to keeping the world informed, while acknowledging the agency would conduct a post-emergency assessment.

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.