Two dead as 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sumatra

13 Sept 09:40 Key points summarised by AI

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sumatra island, killing at least two people and injuring 20, primarily in West Pasaman.
The powerful quake occurred minutes after an initial tremor, causing widespread panic and prompting residents to evacuate as buildings crumbled.
Tremors were felt across neighboring Indonesian provinces and as far as Malaysia and Singapore, though no tsunami warning was issued.
Authorities warned of potential landslides during the rainy season, with images showing significant damage to homes and public buildings near the epicentre.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.