Indonesia says located black box recorders from crashed plane

14 Sept 10:31 Key points summarised by AI

Authorities pinpointed the location of both black boxes (cockpit voice and flight data recorders) from the crashed Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500, crucial for understanding the disaster.
Divers are actively recovering body parts and wreckage from the Java Sea off Jakarta, with no survivors expected from the steep dive the plane took shortly after takeoff with 62 people aboard.
The aircraft rapidly descended from nearly 11,000 feet before losing contact, prompting an investigation into potential causes such as weather, pilot error, or technical malfunction.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about Indonesia's aviation safety record, though the 26-year-old plane was not a 737 MAX variant involved in previous fatal crashes.

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

Yesterday 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.