China assures Russia, India of deepening 'cooperation'

23 Sept 04:52 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang pledged deeper "coordination and cooperation" with Russia and India during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in India, signaling solidarity amidst strained Western ties.
Qin expressed China's willingness to coordinate with Russia for a "political settlement" in Ukraine and to bolster the SCO's unity, also agreeing to strengthen Asia-Pacific coordination.
China aims to deepen cooperation with India on international issues and restore bilateral relations to a "healthy" track, despite past border disputes, with Qin noting the border situation is "generally stable."

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

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.