France's Macron promises government action plan in next 100 days PARIS: The French government will work out a coherent plan to get France back on its feet in the next 100 days and... Published 17 Apr, 2023 11:45pm
World Macron to address France after ‘Pyrrhic’ pensions victory PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron is on Monday to address France for the first time since signing into law his... Published 17 Apr, 2023 12:19pm
World Macron signs France pension law despite protests PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron signed his unpopular pension reform into law on Saturday, prompting... Published 15 Apr, 2023 11:29pm
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy discussed Macron’s China visit with him: Kyiv KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held a call with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Saturday in... Published 15 Apr, 2023 07:33pm
World France’s Macron signs controversial pension reform into law PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has signed into law a controversial bill to raise the country’s retirement... Published 15 Apr, 2023 10:55am
World French court approves Macron's pensions reform PARIS: France's constitutional court on Friday approved the key elements of President Emmanuel Macron's pension... Published 14 Apr, 2023 11:22pm
World France a 'reliable' US ally but needs to engage China: minister WASHINGTON: France is a "strong and reliable" US ally, the country's Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire told AFP on... Published 12 Apr, 2023 10:39pm
World Kremlin followed EU-China talks, doubts China will change stance The Kremlin said on Friday it had followed “important talks” between Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President... Published 07 Apr, 2023 04:24pm
World Ukrainian forces cling onto besieged city, China pressed to help end war BAKHMUT: Seven civilians were reported killed by Ukrainian artillery strikes in Russian-controlled areas as the... Published 07 Apr, 2023 10:26am
World Macron says ‘counting’ on Xi to ‘bring Russia to its senses’ BEIJING: French President Emmanuel Macron called on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping Thursday to “bring Russia ... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
World Fresh pension protests rock France before key court ruling PARIS: French demonstrators took to the streets Thursday for another day of protests and strikes to denounce... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Business & Finance New China assembly plant boosts output goals, says Airbus CEO BEIJING/PARIS: Plans for a new Airbus assembly line in China, announced during a visit to Beijing by French ... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
World Ahead of Xi meet, Macron warns about risks of cutting off China BEIJING: French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe must resist eroding trade and diplomatic ties with China as he... Published 05 Apr, 2023 05:19pm
World France’s Macron begins China trip with Ukraine, trade on agenda BEIJING: French President Emmanuel Macron was due in Beijing on Wednesday for a visit in which he hopes to dissuade... Published 05 Apr, 2023 10:44am
World Putin ally accuses Western leaders of blood on their hands for supporting Ukraine Russia’s parliament speaker said on Tuesday that Western leaders have blood on their hands for supporting Ukraine’s... Published 04 Apr, 2023 10:36am
World Macron to warn China against military backing for Russia PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will next week warn Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that any decision by... Published 31 Mar, 2023 08:32pm
World Macron announces water conservation plan, says protests will not stop reforms PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron sought to rally citizens around a plan to save water on Thursday and ... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World Ukraine is ‘determining factor’ in China-EU ties: EU chief BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned Beijing on Thursday that its stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine would... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:26pm
World Clashes as French protesters rally against Macron’s pension bill PARIS/NANTES: Blackclad groups set fire to garbage cans and threw projectiles at police in Paris who responded with... Published 29 Mar, 2023 06:28am
World Macron’s ratings near record low amid French protests PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron’s personal ratings are approaching their lowest recorded level over his... Published 28 Mar, 2023 04:58pm
World Macron says EU chief to join him on visit to China BRUSSELS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen would... Published 24 Mar, 2023 09:09pm
World Protests, strikes, fuel shortages as pensions fury rages in France PARIS: French citizens protested and downed tools again on Thursday, with transport and refineries grinding to a ... Published 24 Mar, 2023 05:55am
World French unions dig in after Macron defends pension reform PARIS: France braced for more transport woes and a new day of nationwide protests on Thursday after a defiant... Published 23 Mar, 2023 01:20pm
World Macron seeks fresh start after bruising pensions fight PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron will go live on television Wednesday, hoping to heal deep divisions across France... Published 22 Mar, 2023 11:00am
World French govt narrowly survives no-confidence vote but faces more challenges PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron's government narrowly survived a no-confidence motion in the National Assembly on... Published 20 Mar, 2023 11:46pm
World French protest over Macron forcing through pension reform PARIS: People took to the streets across France on Saturday after President Emmanuel Macron imposed an unpopular... Published 19 Mar, 2023 01:45pm
World Macron govt faces no-confidence vote over pensions fight PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron’s government on Friday faced no-confidence motions in parliament and... Published 18 Mar, 2023 06:14am
World In tight vote, parliament to decide on Macron’s pensions reform PARIS: France’s parliament votes on Thursday on President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to raise the retirement age by two... Published 16 Mar, 2023 05:38pm
Opinion Rise of populism in contemporary world: boon or bane? Following the Russian-Ukraine war (February 2022) and global economic recession, democratic norms are seen to ... Published 14 Mar, 2023 03:18am
World France’s Senate passes controversial pensions reform PARIS: France’s Senate, the upper chamber of parliament, voted late Saturday to approve a controversial reform to... Published 12 Mar, 2023 11:56am