France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Thai FM "invites" Israel’s ambassador to Thailand following her campaign last week
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Thai FM "invites" Israel’s ambassador to Thailand following her campaign last week
21 Sept 03:08Key points summarised by AI
The Thai Foreign Ministry summoned Israel's Ambassador to Thailand, Orna Sagiv, to express dissatisfaction over a recent campaign in Bangkok for the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara stated that the campaign, organized without permission, could create misunderstandings and negatively impact Thailand's ongoing negotiations for the safe return of its remaining citizens held hostage.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Yesterday 12:56Key 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.