Japan braces for more heavy rain as death toll rises to 66

13 Sept 21:28 Key points summarised by AI

Deadly floods and mudslides have claimed 66 lives in Japan, with 16 people still missing, predominantly on the southern island of Kyushu.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing for nearly 2,000 people stranded across 70 locations, with efforts hindered by deep floodwaters and mudslide risks.
Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued new evacuation advisories for over 1.2 million people in affected regions, anticipating up to 300 millimeters of rain through Saturday.
The disaster's impact has spread beyond Kyushu, affecting central Japan's scenic mountain villages known for hot springs and hiking.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.