Cambodia resumes treason trial of opposition leader Kem Sokha

23 Sept 02:28 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia resumed the treason trial of opposition leader Kem Sokha after a two-year pandemic delay, a case the United States condemns as politically motivated.
Sokha's 2017 arrest and his opposition party's subsequent ban preceded the 2018 election, which critics view as a sweeping crackdown to maintain the ruling party's power.
The charges allege Sokha conspired with the U.S. to overthrow Prime Minister Hun Sen, an accusation both Sokha and the U.S. vehemently deny as "fabricated conspiracy theories."
The U.S. embassy urges Cambodia to stop "politically motivated trials," while Cambodia's justice ministry refutes the claim and asks the U.S. not to interfere.

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.