Srettha meets Putin in Beijing

20 Sept 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first bilateral meeting in Beijing to discuss bilateral issues.
The meeting took place during the Belt and Road Initiative forum, where both leaders were attending a dinner reception hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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

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.