Macron to raise US subsidies in talks with Biden next week PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will raise concerns about the effects of American industrial subsidies and... Published 25 Nov, 2022 11:20pm
World French govt slashes unemployment benefits PARIS: The French government said Monday that jobseekers would see the amount of time they can claim benefits cut by... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Opinion 80th birthday puts Biden’s age back in the spotlight Never before has a sitting US president faced 80 candles on a birthday cake — and the milestone that Joe Biden... Published 20 Nov, 2022 04:16am
World France rejects ‘confrontation’ in Asia: Macron BANGKOK: President Emmanuel Macron on Friday urged an end to “confrontation” as he outlined his vision for France’s... Published 18 Nov, 2022 11:27am
World Macron says ‘must not politicise sport’ ahead of Qatar World Cup BANGKOK: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday waded into the controversy around Qatar’s hosting of the World... Published 17 Nov, 2022 10:56am
World Biden's team warily welcomes Trump's 2024 presidential run WASHINGTON: Donald Trump's decision to jump into the 2024 race could help give Joe Biden a second term in the White... Published 17 Nov, 2022 12:32am
World Macron urges more Chinese pressure to end Ukraine war NUSA DUA: French President Emmanuel Macron urged China’s Xi Jinping on Tuesday to bring Russia to the negotiating... Published 15 Nov, 2022 01:15pm
World Macron to call Putin after G20 NUSA DUA: President Emmanuel Macron will call counterpart Vladimir Putin after a Group of 20 summit in Bali where... Published 14 Nov, 2022 05:47pm
World Iran slams ‘shameful’ Macron remarks after he met dissidents TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday criticised a recent meeting between the French president and opponents of the Islamic... Published 14 Nov, 2022 06:44am
Opinion The CPEC The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) began amidst much fanfare in 2015 subsequent to the visit of the Chinese... Updated 14 Nov, 2022 06:25am
World Pay strike set to paralyse Paris metro PARIS: Paris commuters were bracing for bedlam Thursday as metro workers called a major one-day pay strike, the... Published 10 Nov, 2022 12:09pm
Opinion Britain, France look to reset frayed ties under new PM Sunak After years of mutual incomprehension, public rows and even a brief naval stand-off in the Channel, UK-French... Published 10 Nov, 2022 06:31am
Pakistan Flood victims: French envoy renews commitment to continue providing assistance ISLAMABAD: Renewing his country’s commitment to continue to assist Pakistan’s flood victims, Ambassador of ... Published 09 Nov, 2022 03:41am
World UK's new PM touts migrant cooperation after Macron meet SHARM EL SHEIKH: Britain's new prime minister Rishi Sunak on Monday vowed imminent action on cross-Channel migrants... Published 07 Nov, 2022 10:50pm
World Sunak, Macron agree greater cooperation on Channel migrants: UK PM's office LONDON: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron Friday in their first call since Sunak... Updated 28 Oct, 2022 06:38pm
Opinion Behind facade of unity, Franco-German relations falter as crises mount When Germany unveiled a 200 billion euro ($200 billion) package to shield its industry and consumers from soaring... Published 27 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Opinion Growing ‘Davos in the Desert’ a sign of Saudi clout Hundreds of CEOs and finance moguls are expected in Riyadh from Tuesday for a Davos-style investment conference that... Published 24 Oct, 2022 05:45am
World EU agrees ‘roadmap’ to contain energy prices BRUSSELS: EU leaders on Friday reached agreement on a “roadmap” aimed at putting in place measures within weeks to... Published 21 Oct, 2022 10:06am
Pakistan Pakistan vows IMF reforms as flood damage estimated at over $16bn WASHINGTON: Pakistan's finance minister has promised international lenders to stay true to economic reforms despite ... Updated 15 Oct, 2022 07:35pm
World Macron tells Zelensky of ‘extreme concern’, pledges more military aid PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his “extreme concern” about Russian strikes on Ukraine on Monday,... Published 10 Oct, 2022 03:26pm
World 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
In historic visit, Iran President Raisi says decision made to increase bilateral trade five-fold to $10bn