Europe burns as heatwave breaks temperature records LONDON: A fierce heatwave in western Europe on Monday left much of the continent wilting under a scorching sun,... Published 19 Jul, 2022 06:00am
World Macron talks diesel supplies with UAE leader PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron hosted United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan for... Updated 18 Jul, 2022 07:07pm
World France braces for record temperatures PARIS: France was bracing Monday for the peak of the heatwave gripping the country, with crushing temperatures... Published 18 Jul, 2022 12:45pm
World Southwest Europe swelters as wildfires burn MADRID: Thousands of firefighters on Friday battled wildfires in France, Portugal and Spain in the face of scorching... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
World France to cut nitrites in food after agency confirms cancer risk PARIS: France said on Tuesday it intends to cut the use of nitrites in food after the national health agency... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Business & Finance France plans 20bn euro inflation-relief package PARIS: France’s minority government unveiled on Thursday a 20 billion euro ($20.35 billion) inflation-relief... Published 08 Jul, 2022 08:21am
World Algeria marks 60 years of independence from France ALGIERS: Algeria marks 60 years of independence from France on Tuesday with a huge military parade, but memories of... Published 05 Jul, 2022 10:06am
World Australia PM hails ‘new start’ in ties with France PARIS: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed a “new start” in relations with France as he met... Published 02 Jul, 2022 04:10am
Print DSSI framework: $107m debt relief pact inked with France ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has signed a debt service suspension agreement with the French Republic,... Updated 28 Jun, 2022 09:39am
Pakistan Pakistan signs deal with France to suspend $107mn loan The amount, initially repayable between July-Dec, 2021 will now be repaid over a period of six years including one-year grace period in semi-annual instalments, says Pakistan's Economic Affairs Division Updated 27 Jun, 2022 07:32pm
Markets France wants Iran, Venezuela return to oil markets SCHLOSS ELMAU: France wants sanctions-hit Iran and Venezuela to return to the oil markets to alleviate a Russian... Published 27 Jun, 2022 05:29pm
World France is working on energy contingency plans, says finance minister PARIS: France is working on energy contingency plans because of cuts to gas flows from Russia which have hit the... Published 27 Jun, 2022 12:36pm
World France urges producers to cap oil price over Ukraine: Macron office ELMAU: France on Sunday urged oil producers to cap the price of the commodity in order to put the squeeze on Russia... Published 26 Jun, 2022 05:03pm
Business & Finance UK inflation hits new 40-year high of 9.1% in May, highest in G7 LONDON: Soaring food prices pushed British consumer price inflation to a new 40-year high last month of 9.1%, the... Published 22 Jun, 2022 11:36am
World Europe swelters in record-breaking June heatwave PARIS: Spain, France and other western European nations sweltered over the weekend under a blistering June heatwave... Published 19 Jun, 2022 10:41am
World Europe braces for blistering June weekend heat PARIS: France, Spain and other western European nations braced on Saturday for a sweltering June weekend that is set... Published 18 Jun, 2022 09:56am
World EU recommends 'candidate status' for Ukraine BRUSSELS: The European Commission on Friday recommended war-torn Ukraine be formally named a "candidate" for joining... Published 17 Jun, 2022 04:17pm
World Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now The leaders of Germany, France and Italy, criticised in the past by Kyiv for support viewed as too cautious, visited... Published 17 Jun, 2022 12:39pm
World EU to give fast-tracked opinion on Ukraine membership bid KYIV: The European Commission will meet Friday to give its fast-tracked opinion on Ukraine’s bid for EU candidacy, a... Published 17 Jun, 2022 10:57am
World European leaders expected in Kyiv as US pledges more weapons KYIV: The leaders of France, Germany and Italy are expected to visit Kyiv on Thursday, a day after the United States... Published 16 Jun, 2022 10:55am
Markets Asian buyers eye French, Romanian wheat after Ukrainian supply blocked SINGAPORE: Asian flour millers are likely to increase wheat purchases from France and Romania in the new crop year... Published 15 Jun, 2022 12:01pm
Sports Majestic Modric gives Croatia victory in France PARIS: Luka Modric’s early penalty gave Croatia a 1-0 win over off-form France in Paris on Monday as the World Cup... Published 14 Jun, 2022 11:56am
Opinion France’s left revives, but power seen as unlikely As the results rolled in for the first round of France’s parliamentary elections, the leader of France’s new... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
World Polls open in French parliamentary election PARIS: Voting got underway in mainland France on Sunday in the first round of parliamentary elections, with a... Published 12 Jun, 2022 01:34pm
Technology Meta to launch ‘metaverse academy’ in France PARIS: Facebook’s parent company Meta and a French digital training firm will launch a “metaverse academy” in France... Published 12 Jun, 2022 01:31pm
World Iran condemns ‘political, unconstructive’ IAEA resolution TEHRAN: Iran denounced as “political” and “unconstructive” Thursday a resolution adopted by the UN nuclear watchdog... Published 09 Jun, 2022 12:52pm
World France begins choosing new parliament in test for Macron PARIS: France votes Sunday in parliamentary elections with allies of President Emmanuel Macron seeking to retain a... Published 09 Jun, 2022 10:52am
Sports UEFA blames 'fake tickets' for Champions League final delay PARIS: European football governing body UEFA blamed "fake tickets which did not work in the turnstiles" for a... Updated 29 May, 2022 05:02pm
World France sees no EU entry for Ukraine before ‘15 or 20 years’ PARIS: A bid by Ukraine to join the European Union would not be finalised for “15 or 20 years,” France’s ... Published 23 May, 2022 08:02am
World French court to probe deadly Yemenia Airways crash PARIS: A French court will open hearings Monday in the case of the 2009 crash of a Yemenia Airways flight that... Published 09 May, 2022 09:40am
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