Trump declares he’s president of law, order amid protests

13 Sept 07:34 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump declared himself the "president of law and order" and threatened to deploy the U.S. military to American cities to suppress rising violent protests.
Peaceful demonstrators in Lafayette Park were forcibly cleared, enabling Trump to walk to St. John’s Episcopal Church for a photo opportunity, holding a Bible.
Trump pledged to mobilize "thousands" of soldiers if governors did not use the National Guard to shut down protests, with 600-800 National Guard members being dispatched to Washington D.C.
While federal troops are generally prohibited from domestic law enforcement by the Posse Comitatus Act, the President can invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy active-duty or National Guard troops for such purposes.

Sihasak urges Thais in Europe to stay alert as protests spread

Today 12:06 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow advises Thai nationals in Europe to avoid protest areas and reconsider non-essential travel, citing widespread unrest in countries like France, Italy, and Spain.
The warning comes as demonstrations escalate, with some turning violent, prompting concerns for safety and leading to an emergency Cabinet meeting in Italy and a proposed postponement of diplomatic talks.
Thai embassies and the Department of Consular Affairs issue advisories, urging citizens to monitor local developments, follow official announcements, and register their travel details for assistance, while emphasizing that no Thais have been directly affected yet.