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Thailand prepares aircraft to evacuate nationals from Iran

13 Sept 11:14 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand prioritizes the swift evacuation of its nationals from Iran due to escalating armed conflicts across the Middle East.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that the Royal Thai Air Force and Foreign Ministry are actively preparing an aircraft to ensure the safe return of citizens.
The government has established an operations center and put various ministries on round-the-clock readiness to manage the crisis and minimize economic impact on Thailand.

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.