Germany’s Scholz says following riots in France ‘with concern’ BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday he was following riots in France “with concern”, a day after... Published 02 Jul, 2023 08:09pm
World China complains to France after Chinese tourists hurt in riots BEIJING: China’s Consulate General in Marseille complained to France after a bus carrying a Chinese tour group in... Published 02 Jul, 2023 11:44am
World France’s Macron postpones state visit to Germany amid domestic crisis BERLIN: French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed a state visit to Germany that was to begin on Sunday due to... Published 01 Jul, 2023 07:04pm
World Police arrest 1,000 in French riots ahead of teen’s funeral NANTERRE, FRANCE: Violence and looting hit France in a fourth night of protests as massively deployed police made... Updated 01 Jul, 2023 07:33pm
World France deploys 45,000 police, armoured vehicles to quell riots PARIS: France deployed 45,000 police officers and some armoured vehicles on the streets on Saturday as riots rocked... Published 01 Jul, 2023 11:26am
World France urges calm as dozens arrested after police shooting PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged calm after 150 people were arrested and public buildings attacked... Updated 30 Jun, 2023 10:04am
World France braces for protests after ‘unforgivable’ police shooting PARIS: France braced for more angry protests Wednesday after the killing of a teenager by police during a traffic... Published 29 Jun, 2023 04:19am
World South Korea’s Yoon calls for ‘all-out effort’ for economic recovery SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol urged members of his cabinet on Tuesday to make an all-out effort to... Published 27 Jun, 2023 09:25am
World Germany, France and Italy agree raw materials cooperation BERLIN: Germany, France and Italy said Monday they would cooperate more closely on the procurement of raw materials... Published 27 Jun, 2023 06:15am
World Biden speaks by phone with Western leaders on Russian crisis WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Saturday discussed the unfolding crisis in Russia with the leaders of France,... Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am
World France’s ‘Mr Titanic’ hailed after sub implosion PARIS: A French submarine operator and daredevil deep-sea explorer dubbed “Mr Titanic”, who died onboard a... Published 23 Jun, 2023 06:14pm
Pakistan PM to leave for France tomorrow ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on a two-day official visit to France tomorrow (Thursday) to... Published 21 Jun, 2023 05:21am
World Brazil’s Lula to talk trade with Macron on France, Italy trip BRASÍLIA: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday he would talk to his French counterpart Emmanuel... Published 19 Jun, 2023 07:49pm
World China Premier Li Qiang to visit Germany, France next week BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Germany and France from June 18 to 23, Beijing’s foreign ministry said... Published 15 Jun, 2023 01:16pm
Print Transmission lines, grid stations in Punjab: €180m French loan pact signed for NTDC projects ISLAMABAD: Dr Kazim Niaz, the federal secretary Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA), Nicolas Galey, ambassador of... Updated 15 Jun, 2023 09:02am
World Saudi de facto ruler to meet Macron in France: statement RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has left for a state visit to France where he... Published 14 Jun, 2023 01:50pm
World French town pays tribute to those who chased off knife attacker ANNECY: Hundreds of residents of the French town of Annecy gathered Sunday to honour the people who rushed to stop a... Published 11 Jun, 2023 05:21pm
World Four children wounded in knife attack in French Alps ANNECY, (France): A Syrian refugee armed with a knife stabbed four preschool children and injured two adults by a... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Opinion D-Day: the 6th of June 1944 A terse low-key announcement from General Eisen-hower’s Head Quarters told the world that the long-awaited ... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
World France in ‘close talks’ over debt rating PARIS: France is in “very close talks” with debt rating agency Standard and Poor’s, Prime Minister Elisabeth... Published 29 May, 2023 04:27am
World G7 stiffens resolve to thwart Russia, gives Zelenskiy chance to win over fence sitters HIROSHIMA: The Group of Seven (G7) rich nations signalled to Russia their readiness to stand by Ukraine for the long... Updated 21 May, 2023 11:09am
World Japan ramps up G7 security after PM attacks HIROSHIMA: Security is tight at every G7 summit, but this year’s host Japan has more to prove than most, after an... Published 17 May, 2023 10:52am
World France promises Ukraine more light tanks, armoured cars PARIS: France on Monday announced dozens more light tanks and armoured vehicles for Ukraine’s army, together with... Published 15 May, 2023 12:17pm
World France opens war crime investigation into AFP reporter's death PARIS: The French judiciary has launched a war crime investigation into the death of AFP reporter Arman Soldin who... Published 10 May, 2023 10:52pm
World France asks China to talk to Russia about war ‘impasse’ PARIS: France on Wednesday asked China to make clear to Russia that Moscow is in an “impasse” in its war with... Published 10 May, 2023 06:02pm
Life & Style Factbox: when is Cannes Film Festival 2023 and what can we expect? The Cannes Film Festival will roll out its red carpet next week, with Leonardo DiCaprio, Natalie Portman and... Updated 10 May, 2023 02:38pm
World China foreign minister to visit Germany, France this week BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will visit Germany, France and Norway from Monday to Friday, Beijing... Published 08 May, 2023 01:33pm
World Charles III coronation a must for foreign royal fanatics LONDON: Harking from Canada, Australia, France and beyond, many international royal fans are celebrating King... Published 03 May, 2023 12:11pm
Markets France’s BNP Paribas doubles profits in Q1 with Bank of the West sale PARIS: BNP Paribas, the euro zone’s biggest bank, saw profit more than double in the first quarter from a year... Published 03 May, 2023 10:58am
World Clashes erupt at French May Day protests against Macron PARIS: Protesters clashed with security forces across France on Monday as hundreds of thousands of people took to ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am