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Harris trip to Asia will show U.S. in region 'to stay,' official says

13 Sept 16:47 Key points summarised by AI

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris's trip to Singapore and Vietnam aims to reaffirm America's enduring commitment to the Indo-Pacific region, countering China's expanding global influence.
The visit will focus on defending international rules in the South China Sea, strengthening U.S. regional leadership, and enhancing security cooperation with allies.
Harris is scheduled to meet with top leaders in both nations, address critical supply chain issues, and inaugurate a regional office for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This high-level engagement underscores the Biden administration's dedication to shoring up alliances in Asia, even amidst concurrent global challenges like the Afghanistan withdrawal.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.