Update: Thai FM puts off US visit

13 Sept 12:11 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow postponed his trip to Hawaii, originally scheduled to begin today, due to an urgent engagement.
The visit aimed to strengthen the Thailand-US alliance, deepen strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, and discuss defense and security with senior US military leaders.
Sihasak was also slated to deliver a speech on the future of the alliance and engage with Hawaii's governor and the local Thai community.
This trip would have marked the first official visit by a Thai foreign minister to Hawaii in 15 years, highlighting the state's strategic role as a hub linking the Indo-Pacific region.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.