Beijing district in 'wartime emergency' after virus spike shuts market

21 Sept 04:16 Key points summarised by AI

Beijing's Fengtai district declared a "wartime emergency" after a new cluster of COVID-19 infections was linked to the Xinfadi wholesale market.
The Xinfadi market was shut down, and 11 surrounding neighborhoods were locked down after 45 people tested positive for the virus, though asymptomatic.
Beijing immediately banned tourism and suspended sports events, also postponing school reopenings for younger students due to the new cases.
Supermarkets removed salmon from shelves after the virus was detected on chopping boards for imported salmon at the market, intensifying fears of a second wave of infections.

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.