Op-Ed: Save Afghanistan, save Myanmar

24 Sept 23:23 Key points summarised by AI

Global media attention rapidly shifts between humanitarian crises like Yemen, Myanmar, and Afghanistan, often failing to provide sustained follow-up or focus on victim rescue.
Afghanistan faces an imminent humanitarian catastrophe, with the UN warning that one million children could die from hunger this winter, necessitating immediate aid regardless of governance concerns.
Despite a $1 billion pledge for Afghanistan, challenges remain in channeling aid directly to those in need, complicated by the Taliban's historical lack of credibility.
Myanmar's deepening crisis, driven by COVID-19 and internal conflict, receives disproportionately less international attention and aid compared to Afghanistan, despite its severe humanitarian needs.
Both Afghanistan and Myanmar, strategically located, require consistent international support to avert becoming instruments in superpower rivalries.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.