French justice minister faces trial on conflict of interest charge PARIS: France’s justice minister has been ordered to stand trial in a conflict of interest case that has embarrassed... Published 03 Oct, 2022 01:38pm
World Macron faces strike as French unions flex muscles PARIS: French schools, trains and businesses are set to be affected Thursday by the first major strike called since... Published 29 Sep, 2022 12:20pm
World Macron says respects Italy vote, calls for cooperation PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that he respected the “democratic choice” of the Italian people... Published 26 Sep, 2022 07:50pm
Pakistan High-level French delegation to visit Pakistan soon ISLAMABAD: France is dispatching a high-level official delegation to Islamabad soon to discuss different avenues of... Published 24 Sep, 2022 03:49am
World Ukraine allies must stand firm against Russian ‘blackmail’: Macron PARIS: Ukraine’s allies must stand firm against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “blackmail” of suggesting that... Published 22 Sep, 2022 02:31pm
World UK’s new PM vows billions in Ukraine aid, admits US trade talks off LONDON: Britain’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss on Tuesday vowed billions more in financial and military aid to... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
World UN summit returns in divided world UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations’ massive annual summit returns in person Tuesday to a world divided by multiple... Published 20 Sep, 2022 11:27am
World French leader to meet Iran’s Raisi to urge revival of deal UNITED NATIONS: French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Tuesday with his Iranian counterpart as Paris warns the... Published 20 Sep, 2022 11:24am
World France’s far right to oppose Macron’s pension reform, Le Pen warns PARIS: French far-right Rassemblement National leader Marine Le Pen said on Sunday that her party will vote against... Published 18 Sep, 2022 08:00pm
Life & Style LVMH to turn off lights earlier at night in French stores PARIS: LVMH plans to turn off the lights at its stores earlier at night, starting in France in October, with plans ... Published 16 Sep, 2022 03:07pm
World Macron to attend queen’s funeral in UK PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday he will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, as he called... Updated 15 Sep, 2022 01:34pm
World France to raise Armenia, Azerbaijan clashes at UN Security Council PARIS: France will bring up the topic of clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan at the UN Security Council, the... Published 13 Sep, 2022 02:52pm
World Putin, Macron trade blame over Ukraine nuclear plant security PARIS: The presidents of Russia and France held talks on Sunday regarding safety at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant ... Published 12 Sep, 2022 06:01am
World France says ready to deliver gas to Germany PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that his country was ready to deliver gas to Germany this... Published 05 Sep, 2022 10:11pm
World Macron defends Russia dialogue to prepare ‘negotiated peace’ PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday defended his policy of keeping up a dialogue with Russia after... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:49pm
World 'Ball in Iran's court' on nuclear deal: Macron ALGIERS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday the fate of a revived nuclear deal is up to Iran, and that an... Updated 26 Aug, 2022 05:17pm
World Macron warns ‘sacrifices’ ahead after ‘end of abundance’ PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron warned Wednesday that France faced “sacrifices” in a new era marked by... Published 24 Aug, 2022 04:39pm
World EU ready to support Ukraine ‘for the long term’: Macron KYIV: French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Tuesday that the EU’s support for Ukraine as it struggles against... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:37pm
World Leaders of U.S., UK, France, Germany discuss Iran nuclear issue The leaders of the United States, Britain, France and Germany discussed efforts to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear ... Published 21 Aug, 2022 10:51pm
World Saudi prince stays in ‘world’s most expensive home’ during Paris trip PARIS: During his trip to France to meet President Emmanuel Macron, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin ... Published 29 Jul, 2022 06:14am
World Macron hosts Saudi crown prince with oil, Iran, rights on agenda PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday, part of increased... Published 28 Jul, 2022 06:58pm
World Russia ‘one of last imperial colonial powers,’ says Macron COTONOU: French President Emmanuel Macron, on a visit to Benin Wednesday, branded Russia “one of the last imperial... Published 28 Jul, 2022 04:41am
World France’s hung parliament passes 20-bn-euro inflation package PARIS: France’s divided parliament on Friday passed its first major piece of legislation since elections last... Published 23 Jul, 2022 04:10am
World Macron talks diesel supplies with UAE leader PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron hosted United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan for... Updated 18 Jul, 2022 07:07pm
World New French minister accused of homophobia PARIS: A new French minister brought in by President Emmanuel Macron in a reshuffle earlier this month has been... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
World Lavrov says Putin-Macron call leak breached ‘diplomatic etiquette’ HANOI: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday that the publication of a call between President... Published 06 Jul, 2022 12:24pm
World Macron urges new Israel PM to make historical peace with Palestinians PARIS: France urged Israel’s new prime minister, Yair Lapid, on Tuesday to restart peace talks with the... Published 05 Jul, 2022 11:53pm
World Australia PM hails ‘new start’ in ties with France PARIS: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed a “new start” in relations with France as he met... Published 02 Jul, 2022 04:10am
Markets Oil rises 2%, extends gains as major producers flag capacity limits Oil prices rallied for a third day on Tuesday as major producers Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates looked... Published 28 Jun, 2022 10:55pm
Print G7 aims to raise $600bn to ‘counter’ China’s Belt and Road SCHLOSS ELMAU, (Germany): Group of Seven leaders on Sunday pledged to raise $600 billion in private and public funds... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 09:38am