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Palestinian envoy pledges help for captured Thai workers

30 Sept 23:26 Key points summarised by AI

Palestinian Ambassador Walid Abu Ali pledged to assist efforts for the release and safe return of Thai workers kidnapped by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, responding to a request from Thailand's Foreign Minister.
The commitment follows reports of at least 11 Thai workers kidnapped and 12 killed during recent Hamas attacks in areas bordering the Gaza Strip.
Despite the Palestinian Authority having no control over Hamas-governed Gaza, the ambassador stressed the importance of Thai-Palestinian relations as the basis for their commitment to help.
Ambassador Abu Ali warned that Israeli settlements near Gaza, where many Thais work, are 'risky areas' and deemed illegal by the international community.
He stated that Hamas's ongoing attacks are a response to Palestinian suffering under Israeli occupation and blockade, advocating for an end to the occupation as the sole solution to the conflict.

19 Oct 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.