NEW YORK: France officially recognized a Palestinian state on Monday, defying months of pressure from the Trump administration, which had worked aggressively to dissuade international support for the move. The announcement, made at the outset of the United Nations General Assembly, marks a significant diplomatic moment as France pushes forward with its initiative for a … Read more
France and five other nations have formally recognised the State of Palestine, joining a growing international chorus demanding justice and self-determination for Palestinians amid Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza. At a high-level summit co-convened by France and Saudi Arabia in New York on Monday — just ahead of the 80th session of the United Nations … Read more
PARIS: A French parliamentary commission has proposed a complete ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, foreign media reported. According to details, the commission released its findings after a six-month review of the psychological impact of platforms like TikTok and others on children and teenagers. The report recommends not only … Read more
Paris: France is once again on the brink of political turmoil as Prime Minister François Bayrou’s shock decision to call a parliamentary confidence vote on his debt-reduction plan threatens to unravel President Emmanuel Macron’s already fragile majority in the National Assembly. Bayrou, appointed earlier this year in a bid to stabilize a fractured centrist coalition, … Read more
Iran may face the reinstatement of United Nations sanctions within weeks unless it agrees to resume negotiations over its nuclear program and allow international inspectors access to its facilities. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have warned that they will trigger the “snapback” mechanism—an automatic reimposition of sanctions lifted under the 2015 nuclear agreement—if Tehran … Read more
France, Germany and the UK have told the UN they are prepared to trigger the reimposition of sanctions on Iran unless it resumes negotiations with the US over its nuclear programme. The foreign ministers of the three countries — known collectively as the E3 — wrote to the UN on Tuesday to raise the spectre … Read more
PARIS: Ali Akbar, a Pakistani-origin newspaper vendor who has been selling newspapers on the streets of Paris for over 50 years, is set to receive France’s highest civilian award. According to news agencies, 72-year-old Ali Akbar is known as the last street newspaper vendor in Paris who still sells newspapers by hand. Originally from Rawalpindi, … Read more
After Canada, UK, and France more European countries have indicated their intention to recognize Palestine. Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel stated that they are preparing to recognize Palestine at the beginning of next month and are closely monitoring the situation in West Asia. Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel emphasized that Portugal is a sovereign country and … Read more
BRUSSELS: Following similar moves by the UK, France, and Canada, another European Union member state—Malta—has expressed conditional readiness to recognize Palestine as an independent state. Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that his country may recognize Palestine as a state during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in September, provided certain diplomatic conditions are … Read more
PARIS: France is currently in the grip of a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 35°C and expected to climb as high as 40°C in the coming days, prompting widespread alerts and safety measures. Over 50 departments across the country have been placed under an “orange alert” by authorities, signaling significant health and safety risks. … Read more
GENEVA: Iran has declared that it will not engage in nuclear negotiations as long as Israeli attacks continue, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The statement came after high-level discussions held in Geneva, Switzerland, where the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom met with their Iranian counterpart. Speaking to the media after the … Read more
Pakistan has secured a place in the final of the Hockey Nations Cup after defeating France in a tense penalty shootout during the first semi-final held in Malaysia. The match between Pakistan and France ended in a 3-3 draw during regular time. Pakistan’s goals came from Afraz, Sufyan, and Rana Waheed, each scoring one goal … Read more
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is ready to travel to Europe for talks on Iran’s nuclear program. France suggests European powers would also be ready for dialogue if Tehran demonstrated serious engagement. Tehran is keeping its options open by reaching out to European powers involved in the 2015 nuclear deal. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi … Read more
Pakistani martial artist Syed Abu Huraira Shah has brought pride to the nation by securing a bronze medal at the International Taekwondo Championship in France. His remarkable achievement highlights Pakistan’s growing presence in the global martial arts arena. Sharing his excitement on Facebook, Shah expressed his gratitude, stating “I won bronze medal for Pakistan in … Read more
The UK government has introduced the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) scheme. Eligibility for the ETA depends on nationality, and suitable travelers can apply using the UK ETA app. The scheme will extend to eligible Europeans, who will require an ETA from April 2, 2025. This week, the UK government announced an overhaul of non-visa entry … Read more
The children are being closely monitored and are not “ticking time bombs.” The prosecutor, Olivier Christen, dismisses concerns about the children’s age and age. 170 women have returned to France from Iraq and Syria, including 57 from detention camps. On Wednesday, France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor reported that 364 repatriated children of French parents suspected of joining … Read more
The non-prosecution agreement is the largest concerning the environment signed in France to date. The deal encourages faster conclusion and remediation of environmental damage. The decision is criticized by local environmental groups and consumer groups. The preliminary probes into unauthorized well usage and fraud in filtering mineral waters concluded with this deal. Authorities justified the … Read more
The case, known as “Marco Polo,” indicates a resurgence of Iranian state-sponsored terrorism in Europe. Iranian intelligence allegedly aimed to target civilians and instill fear in Europe among political opposition. Despite his probation, Abdelkrim S. made multiple trips to Germany for scouting purposes. In May, a Paris court detained and charged a couple on accusations … Read more
