French far right gets youthful vibe with 28-year-old leader ROYAN: France’s far-right National Rally is banking on its youthful and charismatic party leader to be a major asset... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:47am
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World US military destroyed 80 drones, 6 missiles launched from Iran, Yemen, US Centcom says CAIRO: US forces, supported by US European Command destroyers, on Saturday and Sunday destroyed more than 80 one-way... Published 15 Apr, 2024 09:37am
World G7 leaders to discuss Iranian attack in Sunday video call ROME: Italy, which holds the rotating presidency of the G7, has called a video meeting of G7 leaders on Sunday to... Published 14 Apr, 2024 01:50pm
World Macron denounces ‘threatening’ remarks from Russia after rare phone talks SAINT-DENIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday denounced as “bizarre and threatening” Russia’s tone following... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:43pm
World NATO ministers mull 100 billion euro military fund for Ukraine BRUSSELS: NATO foreign ministers met on Wednesday to discuss how to put military support for Ukraine on a long-term... Updated 03 Apr, 2024 04:56pm
World France to bring back remains of colonial soldiers from Vietnam PARIS: France is to repatriate from Vietnam the bodies of six soldiers who died in Dien Bien Phu, the country’s... Published 30 Mar, 2024 07:07am
World France earmarks 30m euros for Palestinian agency UNRWA: ministry PARIS: France will provide 30 million euros ($32 million) for the embattled UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA if ... Published 30 Mar, 2024 05:21am
World Uproar in France after school chief quits in hijab row PARIS: French politicians from across the spectrum on Wednesday expressed dismay over the resignation of a Paris... Published 28 Mar, 2024 07:20am
World France to help Brazil develop nuclear-powered submarines: Macron ITAGUAÍ: President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that France would help Brazil develop nuclear technology for... Published 27 Mar, 2024 09:51pm
World France denies supplying arms for Gaza war PARIS: France's defence minister on Tuesday denied allegations from investigative journalists that France supplied... Published 26 Mar, 2024 10:48pm
World France to offer evacuation flights for vulnerable citizens in Haiti PARIS: France will provide special flights for its "most vulnerable" citizens to leave Haiti, the French foreign... Published 24 Mar, 2024 10:26pm
World French navy seizes 10.7 tonnes of cocaine off African coast BREST: The French navy has seized 10.7 tonnes of cocaine with a street value of hundreds of millions of dollars from... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Life & Style Michelin to announce 62 newly starred French restaurants TOURS, France: The Michelin Guide unveils its annual list of the best French restaurants on Monday, with its boss... Published 18 Mar, 2024 03:03pm
World France eases bird flu restrictions to moderate from high PARIS: France has eased bird flu restrictions to 'moderate' from 'high' after two months without an outbreak on any... Published 16 Mar, 2024 10:44pm
World Women battle on for equality in top business jobs PARIS: More women are taking top management jobs but inequality persists, with men still dominating business... Published 05 Mar, 2024 12:10pm
Technology Meta says it will no longer pay for news in Australia, Germany and France SYDNEY: Meta said on Friday it will not enter into new commercial deals for traditional news content in Australia,... Published 01 Mar, 2024 11:11am
World Dutch PM Rutte in strong position to become NATO chief BRUSSELS/LONDON: The United States, Britain and France on Thursday backed outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte ... Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am
World US, Russia to speak on Israeli occupation at top UN court THE HAGUE: The United States and Russia will present arguments on Wednesday in proceedings at the UN’s highest court... Published 21 Feb, 2024 11:50am
World French boats rescue nearly 140 trying to cross to UK LILLE, France: Officials in northern France said Sunday rescue boats had saved nearly 140 people who got into... Published 18 Feb, 2024 10:58pm
World China’s top diplomat to visit Germany, France, Spain in coming days BEIJING: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will visit Germany for the Munich Security Conference then travel to Spain and... Published 15 Feb, 2024 12:19pm
Markets France cuts winter grain area PARIS: France’s farm ministry on Tuesday reduced its estimates of winter grain sowing, with the soft wheat area... Published 14 Feb, 2024 02:34am
Print Huawei raided in France on suspicion of improper conduct PARIS: The French offices of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei were raided this week on suspicion of improper behaviour,... Updated 09 Feb, 2024 09:43am
World France records over 5,000 deaths due to summer 2023 heat PARIS: More than 5,000 people died in France as a result of searing summer heat last year, health authorities said... Published 08 Feb, 2024 07:43pm
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World France will continue to invest in nuclear energy: PM Attal PARIS: France will continue to invest in nuclear power and develop reactors, the country’s prime minister Gabriel... Published 30 Jan, 2024 08:28pm
World UN chief to meet donor nations after refugee agency accusations UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will meet Tuesday with key donors to the UN agency... Published 30 Jan, 2024 12:15pm
World Protesting farmers block major roads into Paris PARIS: French farmers choked off major motorways around Paris on Monday, threatening to blockade the capital in an... Published 30 Jan, 2024 04:52am
World French PM to visit farm as agricultural unions vow Paris ‘siege’ PARIS: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal will visit a cattle farm on Sunday, his office said, as agricultural... Published 28 Jan, 2024 11:21am
World India, France agree on joint defence production NEW DELHI: India and France have agreed to work together on the joint production of defence equipment including... Updated 27 Jan, 2024 04:30pm