NZ PM Luxon visits Thailand next week

13 Sept 08:38 Key points summarised by AI

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will undertake a historic three-day official visit to Thailand (April 16-18), marking the first such visit by a New Zealand PM in 11 years.
Luxon is scheduled to meet with his Thai counterpart, Srettha Thavisin, to sign a series of memorandums of understanding aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation.
The visit seeks to deepen mutual cooperation across various sectors, including defense, security, economy, clean energy, innovation, education, and cultural exchanges, building on the US$2.2 billion trade volume from last year.

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

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.