One killed, nine injured by explosion in Myanmar’s Yangon on Tuesday

13 Sept 12:26 Key points summarised by AI

An explosion in downtown Yangon on Tuesday afternoon killed one person and injured nine others at a bus stop.
Myanmar's military government swiftly labeled the incident a 'terror attack' by the National Unity Government (NUG) and People Defence Force (PDF).
Public opinion and the NUG widely dispute the military's narrative, viewing a quickly circulated document claiming responsibility as suspicious propaganda intended to discredit resistance forces.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.