Thais advised against travel to Syria

10 Sept 16:30 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Foreign Ministry has issued a strong advisory against all unnecessary travel to Syria, citing the highly unstable political climate following the recent fall of President Bashar Assad’s government.
The Thai Embassy in Tehran is actively monitoring the situation, has confirmed the safety of 23 Thai nationals in Syria, and stands ready to facilitate their evacuation while urging them to stay informed and avoid internal travel.

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.