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World Suspected arson in crowded apartment kills seven in French city of Nice PARIS: Seven people, including three children and their mother, died early on Thursday in what authorities suspect... Published 18 Jul, 2024 03:20pm
World France celebrates national day as political crisis rumbles on PARIS: France celebrated military victories of the past at its annual Bastille Day parade Sunday, while its present... Published 15 Jul, 2024 06:29am
World French leftists pitch candidates for PM after inconclusive vote PARIS: French leftist parties on Tuesday pitched potential candidates to head a minority government, with parliament... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
World France faces coalition puzzle after left-wing surge in election PARIS: The French left said it wanted to run the government but conceded on Monday that talks would be tough and ... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:15am
Markets European shares fall on French election uncertainty PARIS: European shares fell on Friday, weighed down by losses in banks and energy stocks as investors became more... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:49am
World French far right insists election triumph possible despite pacts PARIS: The French far-right National Rally (RN) insisted Thursday that it could still win an absolute majority in... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
World Britons start voting in election expected to propel Labour to power LONDON: Britons began voting on Thursday in a parliamentary election that is expected to bring Keir Starmer’s Labour... Published 04 Jul, 2024 01:40pm
World France’s Macron bids to prevent far-right takeover PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies were on Monday battling to prevent the far right from taking... Published 02 Jul, 2024 05:07am
World Seven dead after storms lash France, Switzerland GENEVA: Ferocious storms and torrential rains that lashed France, Switzerland and Italy this weekend have left seven... Published 01 Jul, 2024 07:01am
World France to vote in election that could put far right in government PARIS: French voters cast their ballots on Sunday in the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could... Published 30 Jun, 2024 12:19pm
World NATO can weather political storms in US, France: Stoltenberg BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said the “resilient” military alliance can ride out any... Published 28 Jun, 2024 05:41am
World French snap elections spark investor worries, Paris stock market head says PARIS: The prospect of a politically extreme party with little or no government experience reaching power after... Published 25 Jun, 2024 11:14am
World China, France launch satellite to better understand the universe XICHANG, (China): A French-Chinese satellite blasted off Saturday on a hunt for the mightiest explosions in the... Published 23 Jun, 2024 02:50am
Sports Mbappe breaks nose in France Euro 2024 win DÜSSELDORF: Kylian Mbappe will not need surgery but will wear a mask when he returns to action after the France... Published 18 Jun, 2024 01:58pm
World Chaos on French right as Macron snap poll reshapes politics PARIS: French right-wing parties were mired by infighting Thursday as campaigning intensified for snap elections... Published 14 Jun, 2024 06:31am
World G7 leaders agree to unblock $50bn for Ukraine by end of 2024: France PARIS: Group of Seven leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with $50 billion via the use of frozen Russian assets... Published 13 Jun, 2024 12:20am
World Macron calls snap legislative elections after EU poll blow PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced he was dissolving parliament and called snap legislative... Published 10 Jun, 2024 07:36am
World Millions join EU vote finale as far right eyes gains BRUSSELS: Tens of millions of voters from Vilnius to Madrid were casting ballots Sunday on the final day of ... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
World European Parliament poised for rightward shift after final voting BRUSSELS: Voters in 21 EU countries including France and Germany will conclude a four-day election for the European... Published 09 Jun, 2024 11:53am
World European powers seek to censure Iran at UN nuclear meeting VIENNA: Britain, France and Germany will seek to censure Iran over its lack of cooperation with the UN nuclear... Published 03 Jun, 2024 10:54am
Business & Finance IMF poised to release $70 million in funding for Niger WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said Saturday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Niger on... Published 02 Jun, 2024 11:06am
World S&P downgrades French credit rating in blow to Macron PARIS: Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s downgraded France’s credit score on Friday citing a deterioration in the... Published 01 Jun, 2024 10:51am
World Algeria proposes UN action to ‘stop killing in Rafah’ UNITED NATIONS: Algeria on Tuesday proposed a draft UN Security Council resolution that demands a ceasefire in the... Published 29 May, 2024 10:58am
Print France lawmaker suspended for waving Palestinian flag PARIS: French parliament Tuesday suspended a left-wing lawmaker for two weeks after he held up a Palestinian flag... Updated 29 May, 2024 09:18am
World UN says terrain, remote location hamper relief after landslide buries hundreds in PNG SYDNEY: Unstable terrain, remote locations and damaged roads are hampering relief efforts in Papua New Guinea after... Published 27 May, 2024 10:46am
World Avoid trade war with China, says France’s finance minister at G7 STRESA: France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said Friday the G7 must provide a “united front” against Chinese... Published 24 May, 2024 03:08pm
World France tests updated air-launched nuclear missile PARIS: France on Wednesday carried out its first test firing of an updated nuclear-capable missile designed to be... Published 22 May, 2024 11:01pm
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost