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Trump’s nominee O’Neill confirmed as ambassador to Thailand

16 Sept 01:16 Key points summarised by AI

Sean O’Neill, a former consul general in Chiang Mai, was confirmed by the US Senate as the next US ambassador to Thailand.
His confirmation was part of a larger group of over 100 Trump nominees, expedited by recent rule changes by Senate Republicans to allow group confirmations.
O’Neill brings extensive experience from eight overseas tours across the Indo-Pacific region, including previous roles in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Burma.
During his confirmation hearing, O'Neill emphasized the importance of a long-term peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia and advised Thailand against legitimizing Myanmar's military government.

Yesterday 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.