Morocco and France sign landmark Rabat Declaration for reinforced partnership
In a historic move to strengthen the longstanding ties between Morocco and France, Moroccan King Mohammed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron signed the Rabat Declaration on a "reinforced exceptio
Thu Oct 31 2024
Macron calls shock French elections after far-right rout
French President Emmanuel Macron calls for a parliamentary election, with the first round on June 30.
Mon Jun 10 2024
French bodies slam Macron for supporting actor Depardieu accused of harassment
A French association fighting against sexist and sexual violence criticised French President Emmanuel Macron for supporting French actor Gerard Depardieu, accused of sexual harassment and rape.
Thu Dec 28 2023
Macron says France stands 'shoulder to shoulder' with Israel
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed not to leave Israel but warned against the risks of a regional conflict.
Tue Oct 24 2023
France to ban disposable e-cigarettes, PM says
French President Emmanuel Macron also aims to make all 20-year-olds tobacco-free by 2030.
Mon Sep 04 2023
French Court to rule on Sarkozy's appeal in graft case
The verdict in former French president Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal against a conviction for corruption and influence peddling is to be announced in Paris on Wednesday, reported German news agency (dpa).
Wed May 17 2023
Ukraine's Zelenskiy presses drive to keep Russia out of Paris Olympics
Zelenskiy had sent a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron as part of his campaign to keep Russian athletes out of the Paris Games.
Mon Jan 30 2023
Macron: Paris shooting was 'vile attack' on Kurds
French President Emmanuel Macron says a deadly shooting in Paris was a deliberate attack on Kurds.
Sat Dec 24 2022
Macron inaugurated for 2nd term as President of France
In an official ceremony at his official residence, French President Emmanuel Macron was inaugurated on Saturday afternoon for a second five-year term.
Sun May 08 2022
French leader announces joint evacuation mission in Mariupol with Greece, Turkiye
France, Greece, and Turkiye will conduct a joint evacuation effort for residents in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday.
Sat Mar 26 2022
French presidential candidate launches NFTs to finance his campaign
Koenig has just launched a collection of NFTs in the aim of financing his campaign -- a first in a western country.
Sat Feb 26 2022
New Zealand PM says Facebook, others must do more against online hate
Ardern and French President Emmanuel Macron launched a global initiative to end online hate.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Schools to close, domestic travel banned in France
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a one-month domestic travel ban.
Wed Mar 31 2021
Turkey rejects French President's claim on election
French President Emmanuel Macron claimed that Ankara was meddling in France's next presidential election.
Thu Mar 25 2021
From bows to handshakes, how Macron let social distancing slip
French President Emmanuel Macron was showing signs of letting his guard down almost a year into the pandemic.
Fri Dec 18 2020
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024