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Thai Hostages held by Hamas and other militants : Thai FM

20 Sept 14:27 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara confirmed that 23 Thai hostages in Israel are held by Hamas and other militant groups, necessitating multi-party negotiations for their release.
He corrected a misconception during meetings, clarifying to foreign ministers that the Thai captives are poor laborers from Thailand, not 'businessmen', who went to Israel to work on farms.
During discussions, counterparts from Qatar, Egypt, and Iran suggested that a public call for a ceasefire by the Thai government could increase the chances of an early release for the hostages.
The Qatari foreign minister offered a hopeful outlook, indicating that Thai hostages might be among the first group released by Hamas, potentially at the Rafah crossing on the Egyptian border.

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.