The US Congress sets up US-Thai Alliance Caucus

14 Sept 13:33 Key points summarised by AI

Key Congressional members, Representatives Michelle Steel (R) and Scott Peters (D), co-chaired the new US-Thai Alliance Caucus to foster bipartisan relations between the US and Thailand.
The caucus aims to promote awareness of Thailand, address issues impacting the Thai-American community, and enhance legislative cooperation and people-to-people exchanges, building on 190 years of diplomatic ties.

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.