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POLITICSOct 22When Iran denounces police violence in France and urges Paris to guarantee 'freedom of protest'Following a day of protests marked by violence on October 17 in France, Iranian authorities condemned what they described as 'double standards' and, without irony, called on Paris to listen to the demonstrators.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 22Qatar, France call for opening of Hormuz and Gaza ceasefire implementationQatari and French leaders stress need to restore freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 21Iran and Russia exploiting France riots to weaken the west, say researchersGovernment, police, and intelligence sources claim foreign agitators helped whip up the violence during Saturday’s widespread protestsThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 21Macron calls for extreme caution in Gulf, secures critical gas deal for FranceFrench president concludes his state visit by reinforcing the strategic partnership with Qatar. He declares his Gulf tour objectives achieved after securing a crucial gas deal with Qatar as he seeks to lower tensions over living costs in France.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 20France's Macron begins state visit to Qatar as part of wider Gulf tourQatar welcomed the French president with full state honours on his arrival in Doha as the two countries are strengthening their strategic ties. Facing protests at home, Macron is seeking energy deals with Gulf partners to help ease fuel prices in France, but also contributing to regional stability.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 20As Macron visits Gulf, can France forge its own energy-for-security future?President Macron's Gulf visit aims to address rising energy prices and strengthen ties amid regional security concerns.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 20France curfews calm unrest as Macron faces criticism over Gulf tripFrance will deploy Sentinelle troops for Saturday's protests, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said.CNBC
POLITICSOct 19France 'has to assist' Gulf states, diplomat says as Macron makes three-day visitFrench President Emmanuel Macron is making a three-day visit to the Gulf states focused on fuel supplies and strategic ties. The French leader will first visit Kuwait before heading to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar. The Elysée Palace said Macron would seek commitments for additional deliveries of diesel and petrol that could increase supplies available to France.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 17Air France Bars Pakistani Crew From Israel Flights : ReportsReports indicate that Air France is preventing Pakistani crew members from operating flights to Israel, which could lead to controversy regarding discrimination or international relations.indiawest.com · India
POLITICSOct 11France urges Palestinians to reverse decision on delayed electionsFrance on Sunday called on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to reverse a decision to postpone legislative elections, originally set for 28 November. Abbas said on Saturday that due to "Israeli obstacles", the vote would be held in September next year, alongside a presidential poll.RFI [en]
POLITICSOct 7France rejects 'poison' of antisemitism, foreign minister says in IsraelForeign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, speaking at a commemoration in Israel marking the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack, said France 'rejects antisemitism' and continues to seek 'peace between Israelis and Palestinians.'Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 7France summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation campaign' on school protestsFrance said the Iranian authorities' comments on high school protests currently rocking France were 'absolutely unacceptable,' after Iran, which repressed a protest movement in January, accused France of 'human rights violations.'Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 7France summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation' on student protestsThe French foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against a "disinformation campaign conducted by the Iranian authorities" over the student protests that have rocked France. The move came a day after Tehran summoned the French ambassador over the treatment of protesters in France.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 7Israel's ambassador Zarka: France has a serious antisemitism problemThe world is marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas — a day that shocked Israel to its core and reverberated across the region and beyond. Meanwhile, the war against Hamas in Gaza continues to produce a human catastrophe, with tens of thousands dead and no path to peace.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2France and Turkey block NATO drive to deepen ties with Caucasus countries – POLITICOFrance and Turkey have reportedly blocked NATO's efforts to enhance ties with countries in the Caucasus region. This move signifies a divergence in foreign policy within the alliance regarding regional engagement.politico.eu · United States
POLITICSSep 23Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGAFrance's Macron says suffering in Gaza should 'shame all of us' as Canada's Carney pledges $71m for two-state efforts.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 21Closure of French language centre in Tehran prompts row between France and IranTop level diplomatic discussions were underway on Monday between France and Iran after Iranian authorities shut a French-language centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran.RFI [en]
POLITICSSep 21Iran closes language center in Tehran, France vows responseIn response to the Iranian authorities' decision to close a French language center affiliated with its embassy in Tehran, France vowed to take appropriate measures.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 20France to summon Iran envoy after language centre closure in TehranIran accuses the French language centre of conducting 'illegal acts that violated diplomatic conventions'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 15France receives Lebanon's President Aoun in Paris, a sign it still aims to play a role in Lebanese affairsPresidents Emmanuel Macron and Joseph Aoun are set to meet on Thursday, amid an international summit on support for the Lebanese Armed Forces. The initiative shows Paris's determination not to be sidelined, especially as the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement reached under US auspices struggles to deliver results.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 1012 countries including France , united kingdom say to sanction trade from Israeli settlementsA group of 12 nations, including France and the United Kingdom, has declared intentions to sanction trade originating from Israeli settlements. This signifies a coordinated international political and economic measure.naharnet.com · Syria
POLITICSSep 9Britain, France, others to impose sanctions on Israel over West Bank settlements; Israel reactsPremium Times
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 9Israel to take action against France , orders British consulate closurejpost.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 9UK, France, Canada to sanction Israeli West Bank settlements; we won’t – USBritain, France and Canada have said they will ban imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with a UK minister accusing Israel of "ethnic cleansing" The post UK, France, Canada to sanction Israeli West Bank settlements; we won’t – US appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria