AI In-Brief

Thailand News in Brief

Thai PBS World

Thailand and the world, every day

AI can make mistakes. Please double-check.

Dozens in pacifist Japan volunteer to fight for Ukraine

13 Sept 12:40 Key points summarised by AI

Dozens of Japanese men, including former Self-Defense Forces members, volunteered to fight for Ukraine after President Zelenskiy's call, challenging Japan's pacifist constitution.
The Ukrainian embassy initially sought volunteers with military experience but later expanded its criteria to include individuals with medical, IT, communication, or firefighting skills.
Japan's government strongly advises its nationals against all travel to Ukraine, reiterating an evacuation advisory and closing its embassy in Kyiv due to escalating dangers.
The conflict has deeply moved many Japanese, leading to significant protests and over $17 million in donations, with volunteers expressing a desire to protect children from war.

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.