Defiant Macron seeks new French PM, exit from crisis PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Friday was to hold talks with political factions as he seeks to name a new prime... Updated 06 Dec, 2024 09:42pm
World France’s Le Pen urges fresh polls next year PARIS: The parliamentary leader of France’s far-right National Rally party on Saturday called for fresh elections... Published 14 Sep, 2024 09:16pm
World France’s Le Pen urges Macron to hold referendum to break deadlock PARIS: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday urged President Emmanuel Macron to hold a referendum on key... Published 08 Sep, 2024 05:27pm
World Italy’s Meloni put domestic concerns first in rejecting von der Leyen ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s decision not to back Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission chief... Published 21 Jul, 2024 01:35pm
World Polls open in second round of French parliament vote PARIS: Polling stations opened across mainland France on Sunday for a second round parliamentary vote that is... Published 07 Jul, 2024 11:26am
World Italy’s far-right Giorgia Meloni emerges stronger from EU vote ROME: Giorgia Meloni’s far-right party won a decisive victory in European elections in Italy, early results showed... Published 10 Jun, 2024 12:07pm
World European Parliament poised for rightward shift after final voting BRUSSELS: Voters in 21 EU countries including France and Germany will conclude a four-day election for the European... Published 09 Jun, 2024 11:53am
World French far right gets youthful vibe with 28-year-old leader ROYAN: France’s far-right National Rally is banking on its youthful and charismatic party leader to be a major asset... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:47am
World Over 500 French schools under scrutiny over abaya ban: minister PARIS: French authorities are watching over 500 schools for signs pupils could be violating a newly-announced ban on... Published 04 Sep, 2023 04:24pm
World France’s far right to oppose Macron’s pension reform, Le Pen warns PARIS: French far-right Rassemblement National leader Marine Le Pen said on Sunday that her party will vote against... Published 18 Sep, 2022 08:00pm
World French interior minister accused of lying over Champions League chaos PARIS: French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin faced growing criticism and accusations of lying on Wednesday after... Updated 01 Jun, 2022 03:38pm
World Macron starts second term with challenges mounting PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron formally begins his second term in office on Saturday, maintaining suspense... Published 15 May, 2022 06:43am
World France’s Macron promises new approach during second-term inauguration PARIS: France’s Emmanuel Macron was sworn in for his second term as president on Saturday, promising to lead the... Published 07 May, 2022 04:50pm
World Turkey’s Erdogan says Le Pen’s defeat in French election a ‘win’ ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen’s defeat in the... Published 30 Apr, 2022 07:33pm
World France’s Marine Le Pen to defend her seat in June legislative elections PARIS: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who lost to President Emmanuel Macron in presidential elections on... Published 26 Apr, 2022 01:01pm
World Putin congratulates Macron, wishes him ‘success’: Kremlin MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron on his re-election and... Published 25 Apr, 2022 01:40pm
World Macron beats Le Pen to win second term PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday by a comfortable ... Published 25 Apr, 2022 05:42am
World France's Macron beats Le Pen to win second term - projections PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday by a comfortable ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 11:24pm
World Two visions of France on offer in Macron-Le Pen battle PARIS: The French voted on Sunday in an election that will decide whether pro-European Union, centrist President... Updated 24 Apr, 2022 09:27pm
World France braces for Le Pen-Macron showdown PARIS: France on Saturday prepared to choose between centrist President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger... Published 23 Apr, 2022 10:28am
World Le Pen draws on anger I have failed to quell: Macron PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron, seeking re-election on Sunday, has acknowledged his failure to quell some... Published 22 Apr, 2022 02:17pm
World Macron, Le Pen back on campaign trail after heated debate PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen will be back on the campaign trail on Thursday... Published 21 Apr, 2022 02:54pm
World French presidential debate: pivotal campaign moment PARIS: The live televised presidential debate Wednesday between President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right... Published 17 Apr, 2022 10:07am
World Opponents of French far-right protest as election campaign enters final week PARIS: Thousands of anti-far right protesters marched across France on Saturday as opponents of presidential... Published 17 Apr, 2022 05:51am
World France’s Macron, Le Pen call Stellantis CEO’s pay package ‘shocking’ PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen on Friday called the pay package... Published 15 Apr, 2022 01:26pm
World Macron says Le Pen showing authoritarian streak after journalist ban PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron launched a scathing attack on far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Wednesday,... Published 14 Apr, 2022 04:55am
World Macron wins 27.85% in French first round, Le Pen 23.15% PARIS: Emmanuel Macron won 27.85 percent of votes in the first round of France’s presidential election, while... Published 11 Apr, 2022 07:40pm
World Macron heads to blue-collar France in search of more votes PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will take his hunt for extra votes to the industrial heartlands of northern... Published 11 Apr, 2022 10:01am
Print Macron and Le Pen head for French election runoff PARIS: France’s incumbent leader Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen are heading for an April ... Updated 11 Apr, 2022 10:06am
World Macron and Le Pen head for French election runoff - projections PARIS: France's incumbent leader Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen are heading for an April 24... Published 11 Apr, 2022 01:15am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept