Macron’s presidential challenger Pecresse would say ‘non’ to federal EU PARIS: The conservative candidate who has emerged as Emmanuel Macron’s most serious challenger for next year’s... Published 12 Dec, 2021 04:19am
World Macron thanks Qatar for Afghan evacuations DOHA: French President Emmanuel Macron, on a visit to the Gulf, expressed appreciation to Qatar on Saturday for... Updated 04 Dec, 2021 02:48pm
World France, Europeans working to open joint mission in Afghanistan: Macron DOHA: Several European countries are working on opening up a joint diplomatic mission in Afghanistan that would... Updated 04 Dec, 2021 12:41pm
World Cementing ties with France, UAE places $19bn order for warplanes, helicopters DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates ordered 80 Rafale fighter jets and 12 military helicopters on Friday, deepening... Published 04 Dec, 2021 04:23am
World Libya troop withdrawal: Turkey rebuffs Macron call ISTANBUL: Turkey on Saturday rebuffed French President Emmanuel Macron's call on foreign powers to remove their... Published 14 Nov, 2021 04:12am
World French President Macron discussed Indo-Pacific security at meeting with Bangladesh PM PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron discussed geopolitical and security issues in the Indo-Pacific region, where... Published 09 Nov, 2021 11:57pm
World VP Harris seeks to boost US-France ties on Paris trip WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris embarked on her third overseas trip Monday, during which she will ... Published 08 Nov, 2021 10:43pm
World France's Macron to address the nation on Tuesday as COVID cases surge PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will speak to the nation on Tuesday about the resurgence of COVID-19... Published 05 Nov, 2021 11:14pm
World France postpones fishing row sanctions on Britain LONDON/GLASGOW: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he was postponing by one day planned trade sanctions... Published 02 Nov, 2021 10:45am
World Macron says stability needed on energy prices to avoid supply breakdown ROME: French President Emmanuel Macron said better stability on energy prices is needed and urged a G20 summit in... Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am
World France's Macron asks China's Xi Jinping for signal ahead of COP26 PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron asked China's President Xi Jinping during a phone call on Tuesday to send ... Published 27 Oct, 2021 12:54am
Opinion Colonial atrocities: belated reckoning On October 16, 2021, French President Emmanuel Macron commemorated the 60th anniversary of a massacre of Algerian... Published 19 Oct, 2021 03:52am
World Macron hosts Tajik leader for talks on Afghanistan PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Tajikistan’s leader for rare talks on Wednesday, vowing to help the... Published 14 Oct, 2021 04:14am
World Re-industrialise France: Macron announces 30bn euro plan PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced a plan worth 30 billion euros ($35 billion) to ... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
World Macron hails global tax agreement as 'major advance' PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday hailed the "historic" agreement of 136 countries on setting a... Published 10 Oct, 2021 01:08am
World G20 must send Taliban clear message on price of recognition: Macron PARIS: France’s President Emmanuel Macron said the forthcoming G20 summit must send a clear message to... Published 06 Oct, 2021 04:17am
World EU leaders seek unity on how to face China and US BRUSSELS: EU leaders will have a hard discussion on Europe’s place in the world at a summit on Tuesday, as they... Published 06 Oct, 2021 04:17am
World Algeria recalls ambassador to France as tensions rise ALGIERS: Algeria decided Saturday to recall its ambassador to France for consultations, as diplomatic tensions mount... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
World Macron hit with egg during restaurant fair visit LYON: A man pelted French President Emmanuel Macron with an egg while he was visiting a restaurant and hotel trade... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
World Macron and Modi vow to 'act jointly' after subs dispute PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday vowed to "act jointly" in the... Published 22 Sep, 2021 03:48am
World Macron and Modi vow to 'act jointly' after subs dispute PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday vowed to "act jointly" in the... Published 21 Sep, 2021 07:01pm
World Macron apologises for French treatment of Algerian Harki fighters PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday asked “forgiveness” on behalf of his country for abandoning... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Opinion France vents over submarines but alone on world stage Choosing a full-fledged confrontation with the United States due to the loss of a mega-contract for submarines for... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
World Macron to hold call with US President Biden: French government spokesman PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will have a call with US President Joe Biden in the next few days, the ... Published 19 Sep, 2021 04:26pm
World French forces kill Islamic State's boss in Sahel PARIS: France said Thursday that its troops deployed in Africa's Sahel region had killed the head of the Islamic... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
World France suspends 3,000 unvaccinated health workers PARIS: Thousands of health workers across France have been suspended without pay for failing to get vaccinated... Published 16 Sep, 2021 03:19pm
World EU announces defence summit, more aid after Afghan govt collapse STRASBOURG: Europe will seek to boost its own military capacity after the collapse of the US-backed government in... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
World Macron meets key Gulf ally Abu Dhabi crown prince FONTAINEBLEAU: French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday held talks with the crown prince of the UAE’s Abu... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
World Macron urged to scrap ailing party PARIS: Key allies of French President Emmanuel Macron have called for him to scrap his under-performing political... Updated 06 Sep, 2021 07:51pm
World Global meeting aims to protect species on the brink MARSEILLE: The world's leading global conservation congress opened on Friday, with warnings that humanity must ... Published 05 Sep, 2021 04:26am
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