Thai PM to attend ACD summit in Doha next week

14 Sept 05:35 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will attend the third Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) summit in Doha, Qatar, marking her first international meeting since taking office.
During the summit, themed "Sports Diplomacy," PM Paetongtarn will deliver Thailand's vision for economic, social, and resource development, emphasizing the nation's commitment to greater cooperation as it prepares to assume the ACD chairmanship on January 1, 2025.

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.