French PM Attal offers resignation, up to Macron to decide
French PM Gabriel Attal said he was prepared to stay in office longer as a caretaker but it was up to President Emmanuel Macron to decide.
Mon Jul 08 2024
French PM Attal: I will hand my resignation on Monday morning
PM Gabriel Attal said would tender his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, but that he was available to act in a care-taker capacity.
Mon Jul 08 2024
French PM to be appointed on Monday, new government on Tuesday - source
France's next prime minister will be appointed on Monday and the country's new government on Tuesday, a source close to President-elect Emmanuel Macron told Reuters on Sunday.
Sun May 14 2017
Bernard Cazeneuve named as new French Prime Minister
Bernard Cazeneuve replaces Manuel Valls as the new prime minister of France.
Tue Dec 06 2016
French PM 'open' to temporary ban on foreign financing of mosques
France's prime minister said Friday he was "open" to a temporary ban on the foreign financing of mosques, following attacks claimed by jihadists.
Fri Jul 29 2016
French PM says 'no theory can be ruled out' on missing EgyptAir flight
France's Prime Minister Manuel Valls said Thursday "no theory can be ruled out" in the missing EgyptAir flight which disappeared en route to Cairo from Paris.
Thu May 19 2016
Britain's exit from EU would be 'a shock' for Europe: French PM
Manuel Valls says Britain's exit from the European Union would be "a shock" for Europe but that members cannot pick and choose rules that suit them.
Wed Feb 17 2016
Some concerts, events linked to Paris climate talks to be cancelled: French PM
Upcoming UN climate talks in Paris will focus on the negotiations, with "concerts and festive events" linked to the conference "without a doubt cancelled", the French prime minister said Monday.
Mon Nov 16 2015
French PM vows 'no negotiation' with Algeria hostage-takers
Manuel Valls said there would be "no discussion, no negotiation and we will never give in to blackmail."
Tue Sep 23 2014
Official welcoming ceremony for French PM
French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, who is here on a two-day official visit beginning yesterday, was given an official welcoming ceremony at the Dataran Perdana.
Mon Jul 29 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024