Myanmar army chief Min Aung Hlaing says coup was 'inevitable'

13 Sept 12:22 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's military, led by General Min Aung Hlaing, seized power, detaining Aung San Suu Kyi and other National League for Democracy (NLD) leaders, asserting the coup was "inevitable" due to unaddressed electoral fraud.
The military declared a 12-month state of emergency, taking full legislative, judicial, and executive powers, and vowed to hold fresh elections after this period.
Washington formally designated the takeover as a coup, while NLD supporters and residents protested by calling for the release of detained leaders and recognition of the 2020 general election results.

Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training

Yesterday 20:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China's Academy of Armoured Forces to strengthen military cooperation.
Discussions included exchanging military curricula, expertise, and information on cyber, space affairs, AI, and UAV technology.
Both nations plan to share knowledge and experience in combating online crime and scam networks.
China reiterated its neutral stance on the Thai-Cambodian border situation, supporting peaceful resolution efforts.