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Thai PM’s after-dinner diplomacy with US President Trump focuses on tariffs

23 Sept 07:02 Key points summarised by AI

Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul engaged US President Trump in after-dinner discussions at the APEC Summit, primarily addressing tariffs and seeking improved trade conditions for Thailand.
President Trump committed to instructing the US trade representative to explore Thailand's request for more favorable trade terms, acknowledging their long-standing friendly ties.
This interaction marked the second time PM Anutin directly raised the tariff issue with President Trump, underscoring persistent diplomatic efforts.
Beyond trade, Anutin also thanked Trump for US support in facilitating the recent Thailand-Cambodia joint declaration, aimed at de-escalating shared border tensions.

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.