A French government spokeswoman says President Emmanuel Macron will travel to the violence-wracked Pacific territory of New Caledonia later Tuesday. … More
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Death toll rises to six in New Caledonia riots as unrest spreads
One more person has been killed in France’s Pacific Islands territory of New Caledonia as security personnel tried to restore … More
UN agency closes East Jerusalem HQ after arson attack by ‘Israeli extremists’
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has temporarily closed its East Jerusalem headquarters after weeks of attacks. “This evening, Israeli … More
As President Xi Jinping visits Europe, the role of China-Russia ties in EU relationship comes under microscope
When Russia invaded Ukraine 26 months ago, Beijing found itself in a strategic dilemma. On one side was Russia, a “no-limits” partner … More
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen invited to Xi Jinping-Emmanuel Macron summit in Paris next week
French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission chief, to a trilateral meeting with visiting Chinese leader Xi … More
French foreign minister in Cairo as part of Israel-Hamas cease-fire push
French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne arrived in Cairo Wednesday as part of a push to secure a cease-fire agreement between … More
Xi, Macron to discuss Ukraine during China leader’s visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to make a state visit to France on May 6 and 7, Paris announced … More
French diplomat in Lebanon to broker halt to Hezbollah-Israel clashes
French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné arrived in Lebanon Sunday as part of diplomatic attempts to broker a de-escalation in the … More
France warns against placing nukes in Poland
A potential deployment of US nuclear weapons to Poland would be in breach of key arms control accords between NATO … More
Burkina Faso’s Army massacred over 200 civilians in a village raid, Human Rights Watch says
Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of … More
Leaders Of 18 Nations Call On Hamas To Release Hostages
The leaders of the United States, Britain, France and more than a dozen other countries called in a joint statement … More
Burkina Faso expels three French diplomats accused of ‘subversive activities’
The three were declared “persona non grata” and told to leave the country within 48 hours, the foreign ministry said … More
West African nation stages protests against US military presence
Thousands of demonstrators, including government officials, rallied in Niger’s capital, Niamey, on Saturday, demanding the withdrawal of the US Army … More
Russia sends military trainers, troops to Niger
The Russian defense ministry sent military personnel and trainers to Niger on Wednesday to install systems and train soldiers, Nigerien state TV … More
Mali’s junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in a deepening crackdown
In a deepening crackdown, Mali’s ruling junta on Thursday banned the media from reporting on activities of political parties and … More
Serbia eyes French fighter jets to boost its military
Serbia’s president is confident his country will soon buy French fighter jets, the latest foray in a surge of arms … More
France to send old armoured vehicles, new missiles to Ukraine
France will deliver hundreds of old armoured vehicles and new surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine in its war against Russia, French … More
Macron and Lula show unity on global issues despite differences on Ukraine
Macron wrapped up his three-day tour of the Latin American giant with a solemn, but warm, trip to the presidential palace in the … More