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 […]
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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 […]
France announces scholarships of 225,000 Euros for outstanding Pakistani students
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani students with outstanding academic records can benefit from 170 scholarship programmes being offered by the French Government, universities, or companies in the year 2023. A total of 225,000 Euros (Rs 59.3 million) has been earmarked for the purpose, out of which 197,000 Euros (Rs 52 million) will be allocated to talented students who […]
Clashes as thousands protest French agro-industry water ‘grab’
SAINTE-SOLINE, France: Clashes as thousands of demonstrators defied an official ban to march on Saturday against the deployment of new water storage infrastructure for agricultural irrigation in western France, some clashing with police. Clashes between paramilitary gendarmes and demonstrators erupted with Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin reporting that 61 officers had been hurt, 22 seriously. “Bassines […]
France, Germany show ‘no desire’ to mediate Ukraine talks: Kremlin
France, Germany show ‘no desire’ to mediate Ukraine talks: Kremlin The Russian Kremlin said on Monday that France and Germany were showing “no desire” to participate in mediation on the Ukrainian conflict and praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s offer to organise talks. “Ankara takes a different position from that of Paris and Berlin… and […]
Striking French refinery workers defy government threats
Paris: Striking French oil refinery employees voted Wednesday to maintain blockades now in their third week, despite a government order for some of them to return to work in a bid to get fuel supplies flowing. The industrial action to demand pay hikes has paralysed six out of the seven fuel refineries in France, leading […]
France raises Russian sanctions
France raises Russian sanctions. France’s top diplomat on Monday raised the danger of Russia using Turkey to avoid Ukraine-related sanctions during a sensitive visit to Ankara that tried to navigate a range of prickly disputes. Catherine Colonna met her Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu before flying to Athens on Tuesday to address a new spike in […]