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Parnpree to meet Qatar PM, seeking release of remaining Hamas Thai hostages

23 Sept 06:14 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara will meet Qatar's Prime Minister in Davos to seek assistance for the release of the last eight Thai hostages held by Hamas.
Thailand asserts its neutrality in the Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing its friendship with all nations and its non-involvement.
The Thai Foreign Ministry expressed dissatisfaction with an unauthorized Israeli embassy campaign for hostage release, believing it complicated ongoing negotiation efforts.

Yesterday 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.