Delhi imposes weekend curfew as COVID-19 cases surge

13 Sept 06:36 Key points summarised by AI

Delhi implements a weekend lockdown to combat a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases, primarily fueled by the fast-spreading Omicron variant.
The new restrictions, effective from Friday night to Monday morning, require all non-essential residents to stay home, following earlier measures like an overnight curfew and closure of gyms and cinemas.
The city's Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, announced he tested positive with mild symptoms, highlighting the widespread nature of the current outbreak.
India is expanding its vaccination efforts, rolling out doses for teenagers and preparing to offer booster shots for individuals over 60.

Suchada: Meet the reluctant star of Thailand’s cryptic crypto drama

Yesterday 15:38 Key points summarised by AI

Thai MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap faces intense scrutiny over her husband’s substantial 1.84 billion baht wealth, with opposition lawmakers alleging connections to international scam networks.
A significant portion of her husband, Taiyang Zhang's, declared assets includes a 1.44 billion baht loan to the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, which still owes him 1.34 billion baht.
Opposition MP Rangsiman Rome accused Suchada's husband of links to online scam networks and gambling sites, prompting Suchada to vehemently deny the claims, demand evidence, and file a defamation complaint.
Taiyang Zhang's background includes co-founding Ren Protocol, later sold to Alameda Research (linked to the FTX collapse), and some of his former associates have been convicted in crypto company failures.
Suchada, a former actress and first-time MP, maintains her husband's innocence, while her party leaders have distanced themselves from the allegations, deeming it a private matter.