Macron starts Gulf trip as France faces riots and political pressure

Macron reportedly left France for a Gulf tour amid unrest over fuel prices. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said troops would be deployed for Saturday's protests.

Timeline

1. 20 Oct, 15:01 UTCInterior minister confirms troops for protests
2. 21 Oct, 02:10 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 21 Oct, 02:10 UTCEuronews reports Macron's Qatar state visit
4. 21 Oct, 02:10 UTCFox News covers Macron's Gulf trip

Top sources

• bahrainGoogle Trends
• Macron lines up more Gulf diesel as France battles soaring fuel pricesAl Jazeera
• France to deploy military as it braces for fresh unrest this weekendCNBC
• Video. France's Macron begins state visit to Qatar as part of wider Gulf tourEuronews