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Saudi crown prince, Erdogan meet in Turkey with 'full normalisation' in sights

23 Sept 05:13 Key points summarised by AI

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Turkey to fully normalize relations, which were severely strained following the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The visit serves Prince Mohammed's aim to rehabilitate his international image and President Erdogan's need for financial support to bolster Turkey's struggling economy before upcoming elections.
Both nations are ushering in a 'new era' of cooperation, lifting restrictions on trade, flights, and media, while discussing potential currency swap lines and investments across defense, energy, and tourism sectors.
Turkey previously dropped its murder trial over Khashoggi's killing and transferred the case to Riyadh, marking a significant shift in diplomatic stance despite criticism from human rights groups.

Today 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.