Maris to represent Thailand at BRICS Summit

23 Sept 03:03 Key points summarised by AI

Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa will represent Thailand at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, attending on behalf of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Thailand officially applied for full BRICS membership, aiming to join the group to amplify Global South voices and strengthen economic cooperation with member nations.
Despite Thailand's aspirations, diplomatic sources indicate BRICS is expected to announce a moratorium on new memberships at the summit to consolidate its initial expansion wave.
The Kazan summit's agenda will focus on international security, economic issues, the climate crisis, and discussions on a unified payment system among members.

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.