Pope warns of AI-related risks Published 26 Sep, 2026 05:19am PARIS: Enthusiastic crowds started to gather in France’s capital on Friday to see Pope Leo XIV, after he warned...
Board of Peace unveils USD2.5bn Gaza recovery plan Published 24 Sep, 2026 05:47am NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace announced a USD2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan on Wednesday at...
France, Saudi Arabia agree on €6 billion Dragon Ball Z theme park project near Paris Published 25 Aug, 2026 03:58pm A €6 billion Dragon Ball Z theme park, a Franco-Saudi venture, is planned for Paris, aiming to be one of Europe's largest
France agrees to accelerate air defence deliveries to Ukraine, Zelenskiy says Published 22 Aug, 2026 09:22pm The Patriot air defence system is the only weapon in Ukraine’s arsenal capable of downing high-speed ballistic missiles
Guterres meets Syria's Sharaa on first visit to Damascus by UN chief in 17 years Published 25 Jul, 2026 05:34pm Sharaa was until November 2025 under terrorism-related sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council
France requests help from EU to deal with fires, says Macron Published 24 Jul, 2026 10:54am 'The situation remains extremely tense with the fires hitting our country, particularly in Gironde
Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit Published 07 Jul, 2026 01:26pm State television later reported that Macron and Sharaa had met at the Syrian Presidential Palace
Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax Published 27 Jun, 2026 02:10am EU countries cut tariffs on US goods on Thursday to meet Trump's July 4 deadline
Hezbollah chief demands full timetabled Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon Published 24 Jun, 2026 05:52am BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Tuesday demanded a scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon...
Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in France Published 17 Jun, 2026 11:23am The US and Iran announced over the weekend that they had reached an agreement to stop the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz
Trump faces G7 as questions swirl on Iran accord Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am EVIAN-LES-BAINS: US President Donald Trump on Monday arrived to attend a G7 summit in France, with allies hoping his...
G7 leaders meet in France after U.S. and Iran declare agreement to end war Published 15 Jun, 2026 10:28am Discussing next steps on Iran will be one of several issues the global leaders will wrestle with during the June 15-17 summit
Clashes as thousands protest in Geneva ahead of G7 summit Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am GENEVA: Protesters in Geneva threw stones and firecrackers at the police, who responded with tear gas and water...
France's Macron says encouraged Trump in Iran ceasefire efforts Published 01 Jun, 2026 04:41pm PARIS: France’s President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he had encouraged his US counterpart Donald Trump to pursue...
Zelenskiy: Little progress in talks with US on missile defences Published 25 May, 2026 11:42pm Unfortunately, there has been no progress for a long time with America regarding the expansion of anti-ballistic missile production
European shares end at more than one-month high Published 23 May, 2026 05:43am FRANKFURT: European shares finished at their highest in over a month on Friday, led by technology stocks as risk...
Macron announces 23bn euros of investment at Africa summit Published 12 May, 2026 07:46am NAIROBI: French President Emmanuel Macron announced 23 billion euros (USD27 billion) of investment for Africa during...
Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president Published 06 May, 2026 11:49pm I have invited the Iranian president to take advantage of this opportunity, and I intend to discuss the topic with President Trump, Macron
EU prepared for 'every scenario' after Trump car tariff threat Published 05 May, 2026 06:59pm YEREVAN: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday the bloc is “prepared for every scenario” after US President...
Europe, Canada pull together in Yerevan in Trump’s shadow Published 05 May, 2026 06:01am YEREVAN: European leaders talked up independence on defence and closer ties with Canada Monday, as they gathered in...
Macron reaffirms efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz, as TotalEnergies warns of energy shortages Published 25 Apr, 2026 07:57pm French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated on Saturday that he was focused on efforts to reopen the Strait of...
Russia warns European states against hosting French nuclear bomber planes Published 24 Apr, 2026 06:03am LONDON: Russia warned on Thursday that any European countries that accepted deployments of French nuclear-capable...
Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when conflict ends Published 17 Apr, 2026 07:47am Iran has largely closed the strait to ships other than its own since the start of US-Israeli air strikes on February 28
US, Iran likely to resume talks in Islamabad Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:50am ISLAMABAD/ WASHINGTON/DUBAI: Negotiating teams from the US and Iran could return to Islamabad this week to resume...
France’s Macron calls for US, Iran ceasefire talks to resume Published 14 Apr, 2026 06:12pm Under these circumstances, negotiations should be able to resume quickly
Italian, US bishops defend pope: Pope says doesn’t fear Trump Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am ALGIERS, (Algeria): Pope Leo XIV said Monday he had “a moral duty” to speak out against war and didn’t “fear”...
France, UK to host talks on ‘peaceful multinational mission’ for Hormuz: Macron Published 13 Apr, 2026 02:17pm France and Britain will soon host talks towards creating a "peaceful multinational mission"
Macron congratulates Pakistan on ceasefire Published 10 Apr, 2026 05:52am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that he had spoken with French President Emmanuel Macron,...
Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force Published 02 Apr, 2026 05:30pm Some people defend the idea of freeing the Strait of Hormuz by force via a military operation
Iran blames Israel for gas field attack, fires missiles at Qatar and Saudi energy facilities Published 19 Mar, 2026 07:32am Qatar says energy-industry hub hit Tehran strikes Israel after killing of security chief Larijani