Macron’s X post in Malay sparks admiration among netizens
The post, though brief, was written entirely in Malay, sparking admiration and curiosity among netizens.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Notre-Dame in Paris set to reopen December 7, five years after blaze
The Gothic cathedral, heavily damaged in the April 2019 fire, is expected to host more than 2,000 attendees for the reopening.
Thu Nov 14 2024
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
Netanyahu tells Macron that putting limits on Israel will strengthen Iran
Benjamin Netanyahu says that placing restrictions on Israel will just serve Iran and its proxies.
Mon Oct 07 2024
15 Malaysian youths in mission to win first gold at Lyon WorldSkills competition
Malaysia participated in 14 categories, including Robotic System Integration, IT Software Solutions for Business, Heavy Vehicle Technology.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Paralympics - Paris Games come to a close with rainy electro party
Some 24 French DJs, including electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre as well as Cassius, played in the final part of the event.
Mon Sep 09 2024
France's Macron names Brexit negotiator Barnier as new prime minister
At 73, Michel Barnier is the oldest PM in France's modern political history, taking over from Gabriel Attal, who was the youngest.
Fri Sep 06 2024
French judges to decide next step in probe of Telegram boss Durov
Pavel Durov's detention highlights app providers' criminal liability and stirs debate on balancing freedom of speech with legal enforcement.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Telegram CEO arrested over probe into child porn, drug trafficking on app
Emmanuel Macron said there was no political motive in the arrest of Pavel Durov, despite many false comments online.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Top facts about the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony
The organisers want to present the French cultural heritage in 12 different scenes.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Olympics - Paris to kick off 2024 Games under tight security
A procession of barges will take nearly 7,000 athletes along the river past Paris's most famous landmarks.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Olympics - River Seine locked down ahead of Paris 2024 opening ceremony
Metal fences were erected, shutting the area off to anyone without a pass.
Fri Jul 19 2024
French left fights over PM role, with current government set to resign
Emmanuel Macron was likely to accept resignation of his current govt to enable ministers who were elected as lawmakers to sit in parliament.
Tue Jul 16 2024
EXPLAINER - Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election
Emmanuel Macron has urged the mainstream parties in France's hung parliament to form a coalition able to muster a "solid" majority.
Thu Jul 11 2024
ANALYSIS - Is France governable? The budget is an early test
If no way forward emerges, the constitution requires a delay of one year before new elections.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024