Australia sees biggest daily rise in COVID-19 cases in two months

13 Sept 08:47 Key points summarised by AI

Australia reported its largest single-day increase in new coronavirus infections in over two months, with Victoria detecting 75 cases, fueling fears of a second wave.
Victoria is considering reimposing social distancing restrictions and has intensified testing efforts, including deploying mobile centers and introducing a new, less intrusive saliva test.
The surge in cases occurs as Australia's economy faces its first recession in three decades due to previous lockdowns, with the Prime Minister urging continued easing of restrictions while ruling out a blanket extension of wage subsidies.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.