Bangkok ACD meetings postponed

13 Sept 18:22 Key points summarised by AI

The 20th Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) and related meetings, scheduled for Sept 1-3 in Bangkok, have been postponed to a later date.
Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the delay without providing specific reasons for the decision.
The postponement occurs just before a Constitutional Court ruling on August 29 that could disqualify Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her entire Cabinet.

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.