Parnpree-Blinken to discuss Myanmar crisis in DC

23 Sept 01:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahindra-Nukara will meet US State Secretary Antony Blinken in Washington D.C. on February 12th.
The high-level discussion will focus on bilateral issues, with the ongoing Myanmar crisis topping the agenda.
This marks Parnpree's first official visit to the US, where he will also engage with the US Secretary of Commerce, a Senior Advisor for Energy and Investment, and U.S. Senators.
Thailand has recently initiated a bilateral humanitarian aid scheme for displaced persons in Myanmar, a plan endorsed by ASEAN foreign ministers, with a pilot operation set to begin opposite Tak province.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.