Trump threatens to halt WHO funding, review U.S. membership

22 Sept 12:20 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump issued a 30-day ultimatum to the World Health Organization (WHO), threatening to permanently halt U.S. funding and reconsider membership if the agency fails to demonstrate "major substantive improvements."
Trump accused the WHO of promoting Chinese "disinformation" about the coronavirus outbreak and lacking independence from China, citing various alleged actions by China to obscure information.
The U.S. is the largest contributor to the WHO, providing over $400 million in 2019 (approximately 15% of its budget), making this threat a significant financial blow to the organization.
China's foreign ministry responded by calling Trump's accusations "slanderous" and an attempt to shift blame, while the WHO announced an independent review of the global coronavirus response would begin soon.

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.