King Charles III heads to France for state visit LONDON: Charles III finally makes it across the Channel from Britain to France this week, six months after rioting... Published 18 Sep, 2023 11:52am
World Britain, France, Germany to retain ballistic, nuclear sanctions on Iran PARIS: Britain, France and Germany said on Thursday they would retain ballistic missile and nuclear... Published 14 Sep, 2023 11:56pm
Markets France raises maize crop estimate on summer rain, cuts wheat’s PARIS: France’s farm ministry on Tuesday increased its forecast for this year’s maize harvest, with summer rain... Published 14 Sep, 2023 06:07am
World Macron in Bangladesh to ‘consolidate’ France’s Indo-Pacific push DHAKA: President Emmanuel Macron was in Bangladesh on Monday in a bid to “consolidate” France’s Indo-Pacific... Published 11 Sep, 2023 11:59am
World Over 500 French schools under scrutiny over abaya ban: minister PARIS: French authorities are watching over 500 schools for signs pupils could be violating a newly-announced ban on... Published 04 Sep, 2023 04:24pm
World Fiji says it will sign defence agreement with France SYDNEY: Fiji will sign a defence agreement with France, after the cabinet of the Pacific Islands nation approved the... Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:06am
Pakistan Flood-hit areas of Sindh: France allocates 3m euros to support UNICEF response ISLAMABAD: The Government of France has allocated three million euros, about $3.27 million, to support UNICEF’s... Published 17 Aug, 2023 03:49am
World King Charles III to visit France in September: media PARIS: King Charles III will travel to France for a state visit in September, a French newspaper has reported, six... Published 14 Aug, 2023 02:47pm
World Three killed in building fire in French Riviera city NICE: Three people died in a fire that erupted early Sunday in a residential building in the French Riviera city of... Published 13 Aug, 2023 11:58am
World After rise in climate direct action, Europe cracks down BERLIN: Simon Lachner had plans to glue himself to a German city thoroughfare in June to call public attention to... Published 10 Aug, 2023 12:55pm
World Eleven feared dead in fire at holiday home for disabled people in France PARIS: Eleven people were feared to have been killed in a fire in a holiday home for disabled people in eastern... Published 09 Aug, 2023 02:40pm
Sports While the elimination of top teams continues, France calm amid World Cup turmoil ADELAIDE: France coach Herve Renard has fond memories of managing Morocco’s men’s soccer team, but when his Les... Published 07 Aug, 2023 09:51am
World Two dead after police chase scooter in France LIMOGES, (France): A teenager riding a scooter and his adult passenger were killed in France after an encounter with... Published 07 Aug, 2023 06:34am
World France says only ‘legitimate’ Niger government can cut military ties PARIS: France on Friday rejected the Niger junta’s move to scrap bilateral military pacts, saying the West African... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:54pm
World France asks Niger forces to ‘fully guarantee’ embassy safety PARIS: France has asked Niger’s new junta to “fully guarantee” the safety of its embassy in Niamey ahead of planned... Published 03 Aug, 2023 11:34am
World Le Maire says France wants better China market access BEIJING: French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said in Beijing on Sunday his country wants to get better access to... Published 30 Jul, 2023 10:42am
World West African leaders meet over Niger coup, junta warns against intervention NIAMEY/ABUJA: Niger’s military leaders warned against any armed intervention in the country as West African leaders... Published 30 Jul, 2023 10:11am
World China hopes France can help take heat out of relations with EU BEIJING: China hopes France can “stabilise the tone” of EU-China relations, vice-premier He Lifeng told a senior... Updated 30 Jul, 2023 09:52am
Print Syria payments: American families of IS victims sue cement maker Lafarge ZURICH: Relations of a US aid worker and American soldiers - all killed or injured by Islamic State and Al-Nusra... Updated 29 Jul, 2023 09:33am
World Germany, France oppose extending Ukraine grain curbs BRUSSELS: EU heavyweights Germany and France on Tuesday opposed a push to extend restrictions on sales of Ukrainian... Published 25 Jul, 2023 05:16pm
Pakistan French envoy meets CM LAHORE: Ambassador of France Nicolas Galey met with the Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi at CM Office in... Published 24 Jul, 2023 06:11am
World G20 meeting in India to end without communique as Ukraine war divides bloc GANDHINAGAR: Two days of talks between economic and finance policymakers from the Group of 20 nations will wrap up... Published 18 Jul, 2023 12:25pm
World Japan, France to hold first-ever joint fighter jet drill next week TOKYO: Japan and France will hold their first-ever joint fighter jet drill from July 26-29, Japan’s Air Self-Defence... Published 18 Jul, 2023 10:06am
World Severed fingertip sent in letter to Macron PARIS: French prosecutors said Thursday they had opened an investigation after the discovery of a severed fingertip... Published 14 Jul, 2023 06:23am
Perspectives Why is Bastille Day celebrated as French National Day? France is at the moment in the grip of riots and defiant gatherings that have caused multiple casualties. Apparent... Published 14 Jul, 2023 12:54am
World India gives initial nod to buy French Rafale jets, submarines NEW DELHI: India’s defence ministry has given initial approval to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets for its navy and... Published 13 Jul, 2023 02:01pm
World Bastille Day welcome for Modi as France courts India NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is guest of honour Friday for Bastille Day celebrations in France,... Published 11 Jul, 2023 12:58pm
World France says overnight protest violence falls sharply PARIS: Overnight violence in French cities has halved in 24 hours, the interior ministry said Tuesday, a week after... Published 04 Jul, 2023 12:45pm
Editorials ‘Geographical, social and ethnic apartheid’ EDITORIAL: Protests in France have only just begun to calm down after the burial of the 17-year-old boy of... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
World Attack on mayor’s house shocks France PARIS: French politicians expressed horror on Sunday after the home of the mayor of a Paris suburb was attacked in a... Published 03 Jul, 2023 06:04am