US aircraft carrier Nimitz arrives in Thailand

14 Sept 15:06 Key points summarised by AI

The US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and its strike group arrived in Thailand for a week-long visit, docking at Laem Chabang Port from April 24-29.
The visit aims to strengthen the US-Thai security partnership, advance people-to-people ties, and celebrate the 190th anniversary of US-Thai diplomatic relations.
As part of a routine deployment since November 2022, the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group has participated in various joint training operations and port visits across the region.
Prior to arriving in Thailand, the Nimitz conducted a trilateral maritime exercise with Japan and South Korea, and made an unexplained U-turn in the South China Sea near a disputed area.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.