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Thai team to fly to Turkey to help in rescue and relief operations

17 Sept 21:12 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand dispatches a 42-member Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team to Turkey, joining a 50-nation UN effort to assist in the devastating earthquake relief operations.
The Thai government provides 5 million baht in relief aid and extends condolences to Turkey following the tragedy that has claimed over 15,000 lives.
The USAR team, comprising rescue workers, sniffer dogs, and medical personnel, will conduct search, rescue, and medical support for 10 days, preparing for aftershocks and cold weather.
Thai authorities are actively coordinating assistance for affected Thai nationals in Turkey, including a deceased woman and 30 others in temporary shelters.

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.