Strong quake in Indonesia's Sulawesi kills at least seven, injures hundreds

1 Oct 03:12 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island, causing at least seven deaths and injuring hundreds across Majene and Mamuju.
The quake, striking early Friday morning, inflicted widespread damage on buildings, including hotels, government offices, and hundreds of homes, forcing thousands to flee to safety.
Despite its intensity, which was strongly felt for seven seconds, no tsunami warning was issued, though the tremor did cut off key access routes and electricity in affected areas.
This event underscores Indonesia's frequent seismic activity, situated on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', recalling the devastating 2018 Palu quake and tsunami.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Yesterday 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.