Bad week for world peace

21 Sept 02:37 Key points summarised by AI

Escalating rhetoric from rival superpowers, including Biden's visit to Kyiv and Putin's defiant response, solidified the Ukraine war as a proxy conflict with both sides committed to victory.
The West's increased military backing for Ukraine, countered by Putin's resolve to prolong the conflict, signals a test of endurance for Western governments and populations.
China openly gravitated towards Russia, with top diplomat Wang Yi affirming close cooperation and potentially paving the way for a Xi-Putin meeting, despite Western concerns over potential military aid.
The week's developments significantly heightened global stakes, indicating a much longer war in Ukraine with widespread ramifications, framed as a broader ideological showdown between global powers.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.