India hits another grim record as it scrambles oxygen supply

13 Sept 10:03 Key points summarised by AI

India recorded over 412,000 new COVID-19 cases and nearly 4,000 deaths, setting new daily records amidst a devastating surge that experts believe is an undercount.
Medical oxygen demand jumped seven-fold, leading to critical shortages, transport challenges from eastern production hubs to high-demand regions, and tragic incidents like 11 patient deaths in one hospital due to pressure drops.
International aid is pouring in with oxygen and medical supplies, while U.S. support for vaccine intellectual property waivers and component delivery aims to significantly boost India's domestic COVID-19 vaccine production.
The Indian government is scrambling to establish oxygen plants and create sea bridges for transport, while refuting claims of slow distribution regarding incoming foreign aid, asserting a streamlined mechanism is in place.

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.