Hundreds dead in Israel-Gaza war as Hezbollah launches attacks

23 Sept 03:44 Key points summarised by AI

Hamas launched a surprise, multi-pronged attack on Israel, involving extensive rocket barrages and ground, air, and sea incursions, resulting in hundreds of casualties and the taking of Israeli hostages.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a "long and difficult war," initiating intense retaliatory air strikes on Gaza and engaging in ongoing battles to neutralize militants.
The conflict escalated regionally as Lebanon's Hezbollah fired artillery and guided missiles at Israeli positions in solidarity with Hamas.
The widespread violence prompted an emergency UN Security Council meeting, with international leaders condemning Hamas's actions and the US reaffirming "rock solid" support for Israel.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.