Mob storms Russian airport looking for Israelis

18 Sept 00:33 Key points summarised by AI

A mob in Dagestan, Russia, overran Makhachkala airport, searching for Israelis and Jews after rumors spread about an arriving flight from Israel, amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
The violent unrest led to the temporary closure of the airport, with security forces intervening and authorities reporting 60 arrests among over 150 identified participants.
Israel called on Russia to protect its citizens, and the United States condemned the "anti-Semitic protests," while local Dagestani officials promised punishment for those responsible and appealed for calm.
The incident highlights escalating regional tensions, drawing international concern and prompting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to link it to Russia's "widespread culture of hatred."

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.