China says US cabinet visit to Taiwan 'endangering peace'

23 Sept 03:16 Key points summarised by AI

China firmly opposes the US Health Secretary Alex Azar's visit to Taiwan, stating it endangers peace and stability in the region.
Beijing urges the US to uphold the 'one-China principle' and avoid official exchanges with Taiwan, which China claims as its territory.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.