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Biden to talk oil at Arab summit concluding Middle East tour

13 Sept 06:08 Key points summarised by AI

President Biden attended an Arab summit in Saudi Arabia, concluding his Middle East tour, with a primary focus on discussing volatile oil prices and urging increased production to stabilize global markets.
Biden confronted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman directly over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, while also emphasizing broader strategic goals for US engagement in the region.
The visit advanced regional integration efforts, highlighted by Saudi Arabia lifting overflight restrictions for Israeli flights, a move hailed as historic and a potential step towards normalization with Israel.

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.