At least 10 killed in bomb attacks in southern Philippines

13 Sept 15:12 Key points summarised by AI

Deadly twin bomb attacks in Jolo, southern Philippines, claimed at least 10 lives and wounded nearly 40 soldiers and civilians.
The first blast, from a motorcycle bomb, targeted army trucks, followed by a second explosion from a suspected female suicide attacker.
Military officials attribute the bombings to the Abu Sayyaf militant group, led by Mundi Sawadjaan, an ISIS-aligned faction.
Authorities are investigating the possibility that the attacks were retaliation for the recent capture of high-ranking Abu Sayyaf commander Abduljihad Susukan.
The bombings occurred despite heightened security measures in the region, which has a history of Muslim separatist unrest.

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.