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BUSINESSAug 25France, Saudi Arabia agree on $7bn theme park project near ParisTheme park project is among a raft of deals spanning energy, defence, AI and tourism signed during MBS's visit to Paris.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 25'Colossal' theme park project near Paris unveiled as Saudi Arabia's MBS visits FranceMohammed bin Salman's visit to France, which coincided with the first meeting of the French-Saudi Strategic Partnership Council on Monday, August 24, was marked by a series of commercial announcements and diplomatic considerations.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 24With 'rare' Paris talks, France hopes to cash in on Saudi investment programmeSaudi's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Paris to meet France's President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders are to hold talks on a variety of topics, but first and foremost about the situation in the Middle East. For France, this is a chance to benefit from Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 investment plan. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali is at the Elysée Palace and tells us more.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 24France and Saudi Arabia hold talks ranging from Middle East to esportsMohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Talks are expected to include the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as new energy routes to bypass the Strait. The two made an appearance at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup, held for the first time outside of Saudi Arabia but largely funded by Riyadh.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 24Iran calls France's decision to expel two Iranian diplomats 'illegal'Iran's foreign ministry on Monday said France's decision to expel two of its diplomats was “illegal”. France's move came in retaliation for Tehran's decision not to allow two French diplomats to return to its territory.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 24Strategic talks in Paris show France and Saudi Arabia 'need each other too much'The Saudi crown prince and French President Emmanuel Macron are to chair on August 24 the first meeting of the Saudi-French strategic partnership council, and a number of agreements arer expected to be signed. Among them are a new Dragon-Ball themed amusement park deal in the Paris region and the sale of French military equipment to the kingdom. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle tells us more on what to know about the talks.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 23Macron welcomes Saudi Crown Prince MBS for two - day France visitFrench President Macron is hosting Saudi Crown Prince MBS for a two-day visit to France. This event marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations.parisguardian.com · France
POLITICSAug 23Saudi crown prince heads to France as Paris seeks closer Gulf tiesThe Saudi crown prince is traveling to France, as Paris aims to foster stronger relations with Gulf nations. This visit signifies diplomatic efforts to enhance international ties.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
POLITICSAug 22Over 100 ex-diplomats urge France, UK to sanction Israel over PalestineAn open letter demands a ban on arms transfers and a freeze on EU-Israel and UK-Israel trade agreements.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 21France, Germany, UK and Italy condemn Israel's 'E1' West Bank planFrance, Germany, ​Britain and Italy condemned on ​Thursday plans by Israel to open up construction tenders for a ​residential ‌property project ⁠called 'E1' in the occupied West Bank. Hundreds of ​thousands of Israelis have settled among millions of Palestinians in land ​captured by Israel in ​a 1967 war. Nearly ​all countries and a range of ​UN bodies consider that such settlements violate international law, although Israel disputes this, citing historical ⁠and biblical ties to the land. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTAug 20UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement projectEuropean countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.BBC World
CONFLICTAug 20France, Germany, UK and Italy slam Israel's 'E1' West Bank settler projectParis, Berlin, London and Rome on Thursday condemned Israel's decision to open bidding for a planned settlement project in the occupied West Bank. The sprawling "E1" development, which like all Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory is illegal under international law, would further cut Palestinian-majority east Jerusalem off from the West Bank.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTAug 20France joins European powers in call for Israel to halt West Bank settlement planFrance, Britain, Germany and Italy condemned on Thursday the Israeli government's opening for bids to build more than 1,200 homes in a controversial West Bank settlement plan approved last year.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICTAug 19Middle East live update : UN , France and Germany slam Israeli minister inhumane call for mass killings in Gaza – Ya Libnanyalibnan.com · Syria
POLITICSAug 19France denounces Israeli minister Gaza remarks as unbearable and inhumane – Middle East MonitorFrance has strongly criticized an Israeli minister's remarks regarding Gaza, deeming them unbearable and inhumane. This indicates international diplomatic tensions surrounding the rhetoric concerning the Gaza region.middleeastmonitor.com · Israel
CONFLICTAug 19Germany and France condemn Israeli minister Ben-Gvir's 'inhumane' call to kill GazansLe Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 19France to expel two Iranian diplomats in retaliation for detention of embassy staff in TehranFrance, whose relationship with Iran has been strained, announced the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats. The retaliatory measure follows the detention of two French embassy staff members and the arrest of two Iranian graphic designers in Tehran.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICTAug 19DIPLOMATIC RETALIATION : France Expels Two Iranian Diplomats After Attack On French Officials In TehranFrance has expelled two Iranian diplomats as a measure of diplomatic retaliation. This action follows an attack on French officials in Tehran.theyeshivaworld.com · United States
POLITICSAug 18France to expel two Iranian diplomats : foreign ministerFrance's foreign minister announced the country's decision to expel two Iranian diplomats. This action indicates a significant deterioration in diplomatic relations between the two nations.al-monitor.com · Israel
POLITICSAug 18France to expel two Iranian diplomats as arrests row heightensParis is to expel two Iranian diplomats serving in France following the banning by Iran of two French diplomats posted to the embassy in Tehran, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Tuesday. He said Iran's treatment of the French diplomats briefly arrested in Tehran last month over accusations of "interference" in Iran's internal affairs was "intolerable".France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 18France to expel two Iranian diplomatsFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the move was a consequence of the 'intolerable' treatment of French diplomats who were briefly detained last month in Tehran.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 13France accues Iran of 'bloodshed' over use of death penaltyAfter a statement condemning Iran's use of the death penalty, tensions rose between senior diplomats. Paris accused Tehran of 'bloodshed' and Iran called France's stance 'blatant hypocrisy.'EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 13Iran Slams France and EU Over Protester Execution Criticism , Accuses West of Blatant Hypocrisy on Human RightsIran has criticized France and the EU for their condemnation of protester executions, accusing Western nations of hypocrisy regarding human rights. This highlights a diplomatic dispute between Iran and Western powers over human rights issues.openthemagazine.com · India
POLITICSAug 4CNN Kaitlan Collins Talks Turkey With Anti - Thanksgiving Francesca Hong , Gets Served DSA Word Salad – TwitchyCNN's Kaitlan Collins engaged in a discussion with Francesca Hong, who expressed anti-Thanksgiving views, leading to a political exchange involving the DSA. This highlights contemporary political and cultural discourse.twitchy.com · United States