Ex-US diplomat says Myanmar frees jailed American journalist

13 Sept 10:51 Key points summarised by AI

American journalist Danny Fenster was released from prison in Myanmar after being sentenced to 11 years hard labor on charges including spreading false information.
Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson negotiated Fenster's release during face-to-face meetings with Myanmar's military leader.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.