Myanmar to free more than 5,000 jailed for anti-coup protests: junta chief

13 Sept 15:39 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, announced the release of 5,636 prisoners jailed for protesting against the February coup, timed with the Thadingyut festival.
This mass amnesty follows the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) decision to exclude Min Aung Hlaing from an upcoming regional summit due to the military government's handling of the crisis and "insufficient progress" on a peace plan.
Since the coup, over 1,100 civilians have been killed and more than 8,000 arrested, with thousands still behind bars, including journalists and the ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

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.