Macron seeks to heal French divisions after re-election PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron faced the daunting challenge of uniting a deeply divided nation Monday after... Published 25 Apr, 2022 10:44pm
World Putin congratulates Macron, wishes him ‘success’: Kremlin MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron on his re-election and... Published 25 Apr, 2022 01:40pm
World World leaders welcome Macron’s French election win PARIS: World leaders rushed to congratulate France’s centrist President Emmanuel Macron on his re-election and... Published 25 Apr, 2022 10:35am
World Macron beats Le Pen to win second term PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday by a comfortable ... Published 25 Apr, 2022 05:42am
World France's Macron beats Le Pen to win second term - projections PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday by a comfortable ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 11:24pm
World Two visions of France on offer in Macron-Le Pen battle PARIS: The French voted on Sunday in an election that will decide whether pro-European Union, centrist President... Updated 24 Apr, 2022 09:27pm
World France braces for Le Pen-Macron election showdown PARIS: France on Saturday prepared to choose between centrist President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
World France braces for Le Pen-Macron showdown PARIS: France on Saturday prepared to choose between centrist President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger... Published 23 Apr, 2022 10:28am
Opinion Dollar’s rally may be nearing ‘tipping point’ as Fed readies big hikes A months-long rally in the dollar may be reaching its peak as the Federal Reserve gears up to deploy more interest... Published 23 Apr, 2022 04:45am
World Le Pen draws on anger I have failed to quell: Macron PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron, seeking re-election on Sunday, has acknowledged his failure to quell some... Published 22 Apr, 2022 02:17pm
Markets French stocks lead gains on Macron hopes LONDON: Strong earnings lifted European shares to two-month highs on Thursday, while French shares outperformed as... Published 22 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Business & Finance Euro gains on ECB rate hike view, Macron optimism NEW YORK: The euro rose to a more than one-week high on Thursday against the dollar after a spate of hawkish ... Published 22 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Business & Finance Sterling falls against euro, flat versus dollar LONDON: Sterling fell against a strengthening euro while it was flat versus the dollar. Hawkish comments amplified... Published 22 Apr, 2022 05:36am
World Macron, Le Pen back on campaign trail after heated debate PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen will be back on the campaign trail on Thursday... Published 21 Apr, 2022 02:54pm
World Le Pen, Macron to face off in crunch TV election duel PARIS: French leader Emmanuel Macron and the far-right’s Marine Le Pen go head-to-head in a crunch TV debate on... Published 20 Apr, 2022 09:46am
World Biden and allies discuss sanctions, weapons as Russia hits Ukraine WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden and allied leaders on Tuesday discussed imposing further economic pain on... Published 20 Apr, 2022 12:43am
World French government to resign if Macron wins: PM PARIS: French Prime Minister Jean Castex said Tuesday that his government would tender its resignation if Emmanuel... Published 19 Apr, 2022 02:20pm
World Zelensky says invited Macron to see evidence of ‘genocide’ in Ukraine WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has invited his French counterpart to visit Ukraine to... Published 17 Apr, 2022 10:01pm
World Opponents of French far-right protest as election campaign enters final week PARIS: Thousands of anti-far right protesters marched across France on Saturday as opponents of presidential... Published 17 Apr, 2022 05:51am
World Macron clashes with Le Pen over headscarf ban PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron has clashed with his rival Marine Le Pen over her plan to ban women from wearing ... Published 16 Apr, 2022 04:10am
World France’s Macron, Le Pen call Stellantis CEO’s pay package ‘shocking’ PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen on Friday called the pay package... Published 15 Apr, 2022 01:26pm
World Macron says Le Pen showing authoritarian streak after journalist ban PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron launched a scathing attack on far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Wednesday,... Published 14 Apr, 2022 04:55am
World Macron urges caution after Biden ‘genocide’ claim against Russia PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron declined Wednesday to repeat President Joe Biden’s accusation that Russia... Published 13 Apr, 2022 02:54pm
Markets European shares slip on tech selloff, French election jitters LONDON: European stocks fell on Monday as surging bond yields hit technology shares and volatility gripped French... Published 12 Apr, 2022 05:17am
Business & Finance Euro boosted by French election, dollar near two-year highs NEW YORK: The dollar held just below two-year highs against a basket of currencies on Monday as it continued to be... Published 12 Apr, 2022 05:17am
World Macron wins 27.85% in French first round, Le Pen 23.15% PARIS: Emmanuel Macron won 27.85 percent of votes in the first round of France’s presidential election, while... Published 11 Apr, 2022 07:40pm
Markets Macron lead lends a hand to the euro ahead of ECB SINGAPORE: The euro made a firm start to the week on investor relief that incumbent Emmanuel Macron led first-round... Published 11 Apr, 2022 12:17pm
World Macron and Le Pen head for French election runoff - projections PARIS: France's incumbent leader Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen are heading for an April 24... Published 11 Apr, 2022 01:15am
World France prepares for first round of tight Macron re-election bid PARIS: France on Saturday was preparing for the first round of presidential elections projected to produce a run-off... Published 10 Apr, 2022 05:49am
Markets Dollar index touches 100 for first time in nearly two years LONDON: The US dollar index strengthened to 100 for the first time in nearly two years on Friday, supported by the... Published 08 Apr, 2022 02:05pm