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 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 Wagner ends revolt but Putin’s grip questioned MOSCOW: Wagner mercenaries headed back to their base on Sunday after Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to... Published 26 Jun, 2023 10:09am
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 Macron says ‘complete consensus’ on reforming global financial bodies PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday there was a “complete consensus” at a summit of world leaders in... Published 23 Jun, 2023 07:02pm
World Kremlin dismisses Macron warning over Russia’s role in Africa MOSCOW: The Kremlin dismissed Friday comments by French President Emmanuel Macron that Russia was playing a... Published 23 Jun, 2023 06:48pm
Pakistan PM arrives in Paris PARIS (France): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday arrived here on an official visit to attend the New ... Published 22 Jun, 2023 05:45am
World Macron and Meloni vow to work together after tensions PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni vowed to work more closely ... Published 20 Jun, 2023 10:32pm
World Paris summit to push for global debt and climate reform PARIS: World leaders will gather in Paris this week with ambitions to reimagine global financing for a new era... Published 19 Jun, 2023 11:19am
World Macron seeks to sway Saudi’s MBS on Ukraine in Paris talks PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday hosts Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for talks in... Published 16 Jun, 2023 12:34pm
World Musk heads to France for Macron meeting PARIS: Billionaire Elon Musk is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday for the second time... Published 16 Jun, 2023 12:26pm
Editorials Demise of a populist leader EDITORIAL: It was rare for a former prime minister to have a state funeral. Multitudes of fans, too, came to say... Published 16 Jun, 2023 06:27am
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
World MBS heads to France, Macron seeks shift on Ukraine PARIS: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was on Wednesday heading to France where he will meet... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Sports Macron to ‘try to push’ for Mbappe to stay at PSG PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he would “try to push” for Kylian Mbappe to stay at Paris... Published 14 Jun, 2023 09:34pm
World Musk, Macron headline France technology show PARIS: Billionaire Elon Musk and President Emmanuel Macron are headlining France’s biggest technology trade show,... Published 14 Jun, 2023 06:01pm
World Macron urges Iran to immediately stop backing Russia in Ukraine: Elysee PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday urged his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi to "immediately end"... Published 10 Jun, 2023 10:28pm
World Macron says Kosovo bears ‘responsibility’ for tensions BRATISLAVA: French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said Kosovo officials bore “responsibility” following... Published 01 Jun, 2023 03:34am
World Macron, Musk meet in Paris to discuss investment projects PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron met billionaire businessman Elon Musk on Monday to discuss future investment... Published 15 May, 2023 05:13pm
World Elon Musk to attend business conference in France and meet Macron PARIS: Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk will attend a business conference close to Paris and meet French President... Published 15 May, 2023 12:54pm
World Zelensky shores up weapons pledges as EU honours Ukraine fight PARIS: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky secured fresh promises of military aid during weekend visits to France... Published 15 May, 2023 10:51am
World Russia becoming a vassal of China amid Ukraine war: Macron PARIS: Russia has “already lost geopolitically” its war in Ukraine war and is effectively becoming a vassal state of... Published 14 May, 2023 09:35pm
Business & Finance Air France-KLM posts Q1 revenue beat driven by strong summer bookings Air France-KLM on Friday reported better-than-expected first-quarter revenue and robust cash flow as it benefited... Published 05 May, 2023 12:08pm
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
World After pan-bashing, France’s Macron faces Labour Day protests PARIS: France’s President Emmanuel Macron faces more nationwide protests on Monday as he seeks to steer the country... Published 01 May, 2023 11:52am
World France's Macron, Ukraine's Zelenskiy held call on Sunday PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke by phone on Sunday and... Published 30 Apr, 2023 11:26pm
Print China says it respects sovereignty of ex-Soviet states after uproar BEIJING: China insisted it respects the sovereignty of all ex-Soviet countries on Monday, after comments by its... Updated 25 Apr, 2023 09:00am
World Isolated and unpopular, Macron marks one year since re-election PARIS: Isolated at home and alienating allies abroad, French President Emmanuel Macron marks one year since his... Published 24 Apr, 2023 12:10pm
World Macron seen singing in the streets after pensions address PARIS: A video surfaced Tuesday of French President Emmanuel Macron singing a traditional song in the street after a... Published 18 Apr, 2023 10:51pm