Srettha to meet Biden in San Francisco next month

21 Sept 06:08 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to meet U.S. President Joe Biden for bilateral talks in San Francisco next month, their second encounter after a meeting in New York in September.
The meeting will take place during the Asia Pacific Economic Leaders Meeting (APEC) from November 15-17, where the US is chairing the summit under the theme "Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All."

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.