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France's Macron lambasts ministers, media over alleged Israel cabinet comment leaks

France's president on Thursday accused some of his ministers of lacking in professionalism and spreading false information, while taking a swipe at the media over

France's Macron lambasts ministers, media over alleged Israel cabinet comment leaks
Europe|Political|US|World

EU's Borrell questions US giving Israel one month to improve Gaza situation

The EU's foreign policy chief on Thursday appeared to criticise the United States giving Israel one month to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, saying that

EU's Borrell questions US giving Israel one month to improve Gaza situation
Business|Economy|World

In widening dispute, Israel lashes out at France after firms barred from arms show

Israel's defence minister on Wednesday called French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to ban Israeli firms from exhibiting at a naval arms show "a disgrace" and

In widening dispute, Israel lashes out at France after firms barred from arms show
News|World

Netanyahu is dragging region into war and must be stopped, Jordan says

Jordan's foreign minister said on Friday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to be stopped because he was driving the region to a full-fledged war.

Netanyahu is dragging region into war and must be stopped, Jordan says
News|World

Return of barred inspectors to Iran unlikely. IAEA chief says: 'Ship has sailed'

The U.N. nuclear watchdog has been pushing Iran to lift its ban of several uranium-enrichment inspectors from Iranian nuclear sites, but the IAEA chief told

Return of barred inspectors to Iran unlikely. IAEA chief says: 'Ship has sailed'
MidEast|News|World

IAEA chief sees willingness from Iran to re-engage on nuclear file

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday he had sensed a greater willingness by Iranian officials to engage with the agency in a more

IAEA chief sees willingness from Iran to re-engage on nuclear file
Europe|News|World

West must boost aid to stop Russia plunging Ukraine into the dark, Borrell says

Russia is trying to knock out Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of the winter to leave it dark and in the cold, the EU's foreign policy chief said on Monday,

West must boost aid to stop Russia plunging Ukraine into the dark, Borrell says
MidEast|News|World

Israel not facing effective pressure, Greece says

Israel is not facing sufficient pressure to end the war in Gaza and the escalation in Lebanon is a minefield that the international community may not be able

Israel not facing effective pressure, Greece says
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Better Greek-Turkish ties could ease Cyprus talks, Greek minister says

An improvement in Greek-Turkish relations could help U.N. efforts revive talks between Cyprus' divided communities, Greece's foreign minister said on Monday

Better Greek-Turkish ties could ease Cyprus talks, Greek minister says
Europe|News

Thousands protest in France against Macron's choice of prime minister

Thousands of people demonstrated across France on Saturday against Emmanuel Macron's decision to pick centre-right politician Michel Barnier as prime minister, with

Thousands protest in France against Macron's choice of prime minister
MidEast|News|World

New strategy needed to contain Houthis, says Yemen VP

A rise in Middle East hostilities makes it all the more urgent for regional and international stakeholders to define a new strategy to contain the increasingly

New strategy needed to contain Houthis, says Yemen VP
News|Sports|World

Olympics-At Paris 2024, Israeli and Palestinian athletes joust over Gaza war

As Israeli and Palestinian judoists hit the tatami mats at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, the war raging in their homeland was at the front of their minds.

Olympics-At Paris 2024, Israeli and Palestinian athletes joust over Gaza war
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Israel warns France of Iran-backed plot

Israel's foreign minister warned his French counterpart on Thursday of a potential Iranian-backed plot to target Israeli athletes and tourists during the Paris Olympic

Olympics-Israel warns France of Iran-backed plot
News|Sports|World

Olympics-Paris 2024 relieved as Israel opening soccer match passes security test

Israel's opening Olympic soccer match against Mali on Wednesday passed the first major security test ahead of the Games' official opening ceremony as fans from both

Olympics-Paris 2024 relieved as Israel opening soccer match passes security test
Europe|News

EU drops Hungary meeting over Ukraine war stance

The European Union's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, stripped Hungary on Monday of its role as host of an EU foreign ministers meeting in a sign of

EU drops Hungary meeting over Ukraine war stance
Europe|News|World

Macron tries to reassure NATO allies despite French political limbo

French President Emmanuel Macron once shook up NATO by declaring it was suffering "brain death".

Macron tries to reassure NATO allies despite French political limbo
Europe|News|Political|World

At G7, Macron in foreign policy limbo after dissolution gamble

When French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the luxury Borgo Egnazia Italian resort on Thursday for the annual Group of Seven G7 leaders summit, he

At G7, Macron in foreign policy limbo after dissolution gamble
MidEast|News|World

France, US intensify efforts to prevent Middle East explosion, Macron says

France and the United States will work harder to prevent a broader escalation in the Middle East with a key priority to calm the situation between Israel and Hezbollah,

France, US intensify efforts to prevent Middle East explosion, Macron says
Election|Europe|News

European election: How the EU says Russia is spreading disinformation

European governments say Russia is spreading disinformation before the European Union holds an election to the European Parliament form June 6-9.

European election: How the EU says Russia is spreading disinformation
Europe|News|World

Russia not invited to D-Day 80th anniversary, French presidency says

Russia will not be invited to events marking the 80th anniversary of the Second World War's D-Day landings next week given its war of aggression against Ukraine, the

Russia not invited to D-Day 80th anniversary, French presidency says
Europe|News|World

France could announce sending military trainers to Ukraine soon, diplomats say

France could soon send military trainers to Ukraine despite the concerns of some allies and criticism by Russia, and may announce its decision next week during a visit

France could announce sending military trainers to Ukraine soon, diplomats say
Economy|Europe|News|World

Divisions, elections and Assad lay bare Europe's Syrian quagmire

The European Union will convene donors next week to keep Syria on the global agenda, but as the economic and social burden of refugees on neighbouring countries mounts

Divisions, elections and Assad lay bare Europe's Syrian quagmire
News|World

France, Japan to start talks on reciprocal troops pact

France and Japan agreed on Thursday to start formal talks on a reciprocal troop access deal, strengthening military cooperation in amid rising maritime tensions in the

France, Japan to start talks on reciprocal troops pact
MidEast|News|Political|World

French foreign minister says work still ongoing to secure Gaza truce

The French foreign minister said on Wednesday diplomats were still working to secure a truce in the war between Israel and Hamas and the release of hostages held in Gaza

French foreign minister says work still ongoing to secure Gaza truce
MidEast|News|World

France pushes efforts in Lebanon to prevent war between Hezbollah and Israel

France's foreign minister said on Sunday there had been progress in discussions with senior officials in Lebanon aimed at easing tensions between Hezbollah

France pushes efforts in Lebanon to prevent war between Hezbollah and Israel

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