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MILITARY4d agoWhy France and Turkey are giving defense cooperation another goFrance and Turkey still disagree on plenty, but Europe’s changing security environment is giving them stronger reasons to cooperate. The post Why France and Turkey are giving defense cooperation another go appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
BUSINESSOct 22France Gulf Diesel Commitments Reach 295 , 000 Tonnes a MonthFrance's diesel commitments from the Gulf have reached 295,000 tonnes a month, indicating significant international energy trade.econotimes.com · United States
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]
BUSINESSOct 20Macron secures extra fuel for France from UAE and Bahrain during Gulf tourFrench President Emmanuel Macron has secured the delivery of an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain during a tour of the Gulf, the French presidency said on Tuesday.RFI [en]
BUSINESSOct 20Macron secures diesel deals on Gulf visit as fuel prices stoke unrest in FranceFrench President Emmanuel Macron has obtained commitments to deliver an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain during a tour of the Gulf, his office said Tuesday as the French government scrambles to address a cost-of-living crisis that has fuelled unrest in the country.France 24 [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]
CONFLICTOct 19Israel must ensure accountability : Canada joins France , Belgium , Poland in condemning settler attack on diplomats in occupied West Bankarabherald.com · Syria
CONFLICTOct 18Israel must ensure accountability : Canada joins France , Belgium , Poland in condemning settler attack on diplomats in occupied West BankMultiple nations, including Canada, France, Belgium, and Poland, have condemned a settler attack on diplomats in the occupied West Bank, urging Israel to ensure accountability. This highlights ongoing tensions and diplomatic concerns in the region.greekherald.com · Greece
CONFLICTOct 18France urges Israel to arrest colonists responsible for attack on diplomats in al - Taybehenglish.wafa.ps · Israel
CONFLICTOct 18France says Israel must ‘stop these acts of terror’ following attack on EU diplomatsVideo footage of the incident in Taybeh, north of Jerusalem, showed settlers confronting a convoy of diplomats.Politico Europe
CONFLICTOct 17Limoges City Hall, engulfed in flames during a day of protests in FranceEl País
CONFLICTOct 17Historic Limoges town hall engulfed in flames amid protests in FranceEuroNews [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
CONFLICTOct 14France warns citizens to avoid Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam amid Houthi attacksRFI [en]
WORLDOct 13Preserving Lebanon's stories amid war: France's Lebanese Film FestivalThis Tuesday evening sees the start of the sixth edition of France's Lebanese Film Festival. The festival opens at the Elysées Lincoln cinema in Paris, with Nadim Tabet's supernatural thriller "In This Darkness I See You". This year's edition will also feature a retrospective of the work of actress and director Nadine Labaki, including her Oscar-nominated film "Capernaum". In Perspective, we spoke to festival president Sarah Hajjar.France 24 [en]
WORLDOct 13Air France says it will follow Israeli rule barring crew from some nationsReported restrictions could put airlines that comply with Israel at odds with anti-discrimination laws in their nations.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 12Florence Aubenas: from hostage in Iraq to investigating an unsolved crime that shocked FranceEn El desconocido de correos, la periodista reconstruye el homicidio de Catherine Burgod ocurrido en 2008 en una pequeña oficina postal de un pueblo francés.Clarín
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]