Limoges Arson Arrest Deepens Political Row Over France’s Riots
A suspect is held over the town hall fire as ministers and La France Insoumise…
Limoges Arson Arrest Deepens Political Row Over France’s Riots
A suspect is held over the town hall fire as ministers and La France Insoumise clash over intelligence allegations, parliament prepares an inquiry and local curfews continue. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH 21 October 2026 | World | France French police arrested a suspect on Tuesday, 20 October, over the fire that devastated Limoges…
France Imposes Local Curfews As New Protest Dates Loom
Restrictions differ by city and age group as the government tightens its response to looting and prepares for further demonstrations. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH 20 October 2026 | World | FranceAll times are French local time. France introduced targeted overnight curfews in parts of Paris, Lyon, Nice and several northern towns on Monday,…
Macron Puts Order First As France Faces A Test Beyond The Riots
The French President has promised prosecutions and talks. Whether those talks deliver relief for students and households will shape the next phase of the crisis. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH 19 October 2026 | World | News Analysis President Emmanuel Macron has put restoring public order at the centre of his response to France’s…
France Faces A Deeper Crisis As Student Anger Meets Cost Of Living Protests
School grievances and household costs draw demonstrators together as the government faces demands for action By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH 18 October 2026 | World | Analysis France faces a widening test of public trust after nationwide demonstrations brought students, trade unionists and yellow vest supporters onto the streets, with violence on the fringes…
A Haze Treaty At 24 And A Region Still Holding Its Breath
Indonesia has approved foreign firefighting help. ASEAN should use November’s meetings to turn its existing haze commitments into a faster, more dependable regional response. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 – There is a particular silence that falls over a Malaysian school compound when classes are called off for haze. No…
