France, along with several other European nations, is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring as high as 41°C in parts of the country. On Tuesday, Paris was placed on red alert, forcing authorities to shut the summit of the Eiffel Tower, ban high-emission vehicles, and impose speed limits to reduce pollution. According to […]
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50,000 evacuated as wildfires rage through Turkiye
A dangerous heatwave has gripped Europe, triggering wildfires in Turkiye and France and forcing over 50,000 people to evacuate. The fires, fueled by strong winds and hot, dry weather, are part of an early summer crisis caused by climate change. In Turkiye, flames burned through Izmir for a second day. Over 42,000 people in Izmir […]
‘Rafale down again’: Ammad Butt’s post-match remark goes viral
Pakistan’s hockey team reached the FIH Nations Cup final after a thrilling 3-2 shootout victory over France in Kuala Lumpur. But it wasn’t just the game that caught attention. Captain Ammad Butt’s Instagram story, “Rafale down again,” sparked a wave of online reactions. The post seemed to reference Pakistan’s past claims of downing Indian Rafale […]
Pakistan face France in do-or-die hockey nations cup semi-final
Pakistan will face France today (Friday) in the first semi-final of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2024 in Kuala Lumpur. The match, crucial for both teams, is set to begin at 3:30 PM PST and will decide who advances to the final of the prestigious tournament. Pakistan reached the semi-final after finishing second in Pool […]
G7 summit ends without major deals as leaders struggle to unite after Trump’s exit
The Group of Seven (G7) summit ended without any major joint agreements, as world leaders failed to present a united stance on key global issues after U.S. President Donald Trump’s early departure. The leaders of Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan met in Kananaskis, Alberta, where discussions centered on Russia’s war in Ukraine […]
Germany, France, and UK ready to talk with Iran to ease middle East tensions
BERLIN – Germany, France, and Britain have offered to hold immediate talks with Iran about its nuclear program, aiming to reduce the rising tensions in the Middle East, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said. Wadephul, currently visiting the Middle East, expressed hope that Iran would accept the offer for constructive negotiations. He noted that Tehran […]
Netanyahu accuses Starmer, Macron, and Carney of “siding with Hamas” after Gaza criticism
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has harshly criticized the leaders of the UK, France, and Canada after they spoke out against Israel’s expanding military operations in Gaza. In a video statement, Netanyahu accused UK PM Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian PM Mark Carney of “siding with Hamas” by opposing Israel’s actions, claiming […]
Trump threatens to withhold US defense if NATO members don’t pay more
US President Donald Trump has warned that he will not defend NATO allies who do not pay enough for their own defense. In an Oval Office interview on Thursday, Trump emphasized that it’s “common sense” for NATO members to contribute more. He reiterated his stance from his previous presidency, where he pushed for higher […]
France plans to close tax loophole benefiting AirBnB
PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) – France’s finance ministry is working on plans to close a tax loophole benefiting short-term furnished rentals such as AirBnB (ABNB.O), Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Friday. Many big French cities are facing housing shortages and renting flats to tourists on platforms such as AirBnB is often blamed for reducing […]
France, China join hands to work for Ukraine peace
Following their Wednesday meeting, French President Emmanuel Macron and China’s top diplomat Wang Yi decided to work “towards peace” in Ukraine, according to a statement released by Macron’s office. Macron has made no secret of his desire for Beijing, which continues to be a key ally of Moscow, and has not denounced the invasion of […]