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Qatar PM says efforts ongoing to release Hamas hostages, including Thais

23 Sept 02:26 Key points summarised by AI

Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, confirmed ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages, including 22 Thai nationals, held by Hamas.
The discussions occurred during an urgent visit by Thailand's Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara to Qatar, specifically to address the fate of Thai citizens taken hostage.
Qatar's mediation efforts are complicated by the escalating Israeli military operations in Gaza, leading to calls for an immediate ceasefire due to the high number of civilian casualties.
Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin highlighted the significant impact on Thai workers in Israel, with 32 killed and 19 wounded, and announced financial aid for those returning home.

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.