June 2024
Post-voting polls in France indicate the leading position of the right-wing party 'National Rally'
Post-voting polls in France show the right-wing 'National Rally' party leading the parliamentary elections, prompting President Emmanuel Macron to urge voters to oppose them in…
Far-Right Wins First Round of French Parliamentary Elections
The far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen, won 34% of the votes in the first round of France's parliamentary elections, with significant…
With the Start of Parliamentary Voting in France; 'Far-Right' Leads Pre-Election Polls
The parliamentary elections in France have begun, with the far-right National Rally leading in polls amid dissatisfaction with President Macron's leadership. The outcome could significantly…
The First Round of Early Parliamentary Elections in France Has Begun
The first round of early parliamentary elections in France has commenced, with the far-right National Rally party leading in polls. Jordan Bardella, the party's leader,…
Amnesty International Calls for 'Immediate Release' of Cecile Kohler, French Citizen Imprisoned in Iran
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Cecile Kohler, a French citizen detained in Iran for nearly two years on charges related to…
Order to Dissolve Far-Right and Radical Islamist Groups Ahead of French Elections
The French government has ordered the dissolution of far-right and radical Islamist groups ahead of parliamentary elections, citing potential violence. This move comes as polls…
Macron Warns of Potential 'Civil War' in France
French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the upcoming parliamentary elections could lead to civil conflict due to the divisive platforms of both far-right and far-left…
France's Far Right Claims Readiness to Take Power
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally, claims his party is ready to take power ahead of the parliamentary elections, focusing on immigration control…
Consequences of the Assault on a 12-Year-Old Jewish Girl; Anti-Semitism Becomes the Main Topic of the French Election Campaign
A 12-year-old Jewish girl was reportedly assaulted in France, leading to widespread protests and heightened concerns about anti-Semitism, particularly as the far-right National Rally party…
Over 1500 French Writers and Publishers Sign Petition Against Far-Right
Over 1500 French writers and publishers have signed a petition urging voters not to support the far-right party in the upcoming parliamentary elections, fearing its…
Le Point: Iran Has Yet to Provide Any Reason for the Release of Louis Arnaud
Louis Arnaud, a French citizen imprisoned in Iran, has been released without any clear reason provided by Iranian authorities, amid tense relations between France and…
Israel Warns of 'Widespread Escalation' with Hezbollah
The Israeli army has warned that increasing attacks from Hezbollah could lead to a serious escalation of tensions in the region, with potential devastating consequences…
Israelis Banned from Attending Paris International Arms Exhibition
A French court has banned Israeli citizens and those associated with Israeli arms companies from attending the Eurosatory arms exhibition, following public outcry over the…
Thousands Demonstrate in France Against Far-Right Extremists
Thousands protested in France against the rising influence of far-right extremists ahead of parliamentary elections, which polls suggest the National Rally party may win. The…
Wave of Protests in French Cities Against the Far Right
Protests against the far-right party in France have erupted following its unprecedented success in the European Parliament elections. Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the French Parliament,…
France, Germany, and Britain Condemn Iran's Actions to Expand Its Nuclear Program
France, Germany, and Britain condemned Iran's recent nuclear program expansions, which include the installation of advanced centrifuges. The G7 leaders warned of significant risks and…
Ukraine Peace Conference: Who Will Attend the Negotiations in Switzerland?
A peace conference for Ukraine is set to take place in Switzerland with around 90 delegations attending, including key figures from the US, Canada, and…
New U.S. Efforts to Prevent War Between Israel and Hezbollah
The U.S. is sending envoy Amos Hochstein to the region to prevent the escalation of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah into a full-scale war. This…
Israeli Defense Minister Criticizes Macron's Plan; Gallant: We Will Not Join the Tripartite Contact Group for 'Reducing Tensions with Hezbollah'
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal for a tripartite contact group aimed at reducing tensions with Hezbollah, citing France's hostile…
Abolition of 'Birthright Citizenship' for French Nationality if Far-Right Wins
Jordan Bardella of France's far-right party announced plans to abolish the birthright citizenship law if his party wins the upcoming parliamentary elections. This move is…
Israeli Defense Minister Rejects French Plan to Reduce Tensions with Hezbollah
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant rejected a French proposal for a trilateral commission to reduce tensions with Hezbollah, citing France's hostile policies. This rejection comes…
Rocket Attacks from Lebanon to Northern Israel Resulted in No Casualties
Rocket attacks from Lebanon targeted the Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona but resulted in no casualties. The attacks followed an Israeli airstrike that killed a…
French Leftist Parties Form 'New Popular Front' to Counter Far-Right Victory in Elections
French leftist parties have united to form a 'New Popular Front' in response to the potential electoral victory of the far-right 'National Rally'. This coalition…
Joint Efforts by Paris and Washington to Halt Conflicts Between Israel and Hezbollah
Emmanuel Macron announced joint efforts by France and the U.S. to stop conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah. They aim to enhance collaboration on a previously…
Macron Announces Formation of Tripartite Contact Group to Reduce Tensions Between Hezbollah and Israel
The U.S., France, and Israel are forming a tripartite contact group to reduce tensions between Hezbollah and Israel amid escalating violence. Recent rocket exchanges and…
Agreement to Use Russian Assets; G7 to Loan $50 Billion to Ukraine
The G7 leaders have agreed to a $50 billion loan to Ukraine, funded by the interest from frozen Russian assets, during their annual summit in…
Negotiations for Coalition Formation; The Far-Right Party 'National Rally' Hopes to Govern France
The far-right 'National Rally' party in France is negotiating coalition formation ahead of snap elections in July, aiming to convert its rising popularity into governance.…
A French Citizen Arrives in Paris After Being Released from Prison in Iran
Louis Arnaud, a French citizen imprisoned in Iran for two years, returned to Paris after being released. His detention was linked to protests following Mahsa…
Josep Borrell Reports on His Phone Call with Ali Bagheri
Josep Borrell had his first phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri, discussing issues like Iran's nuclear program and the release of European prisoners.…
Macron Confirms Release of French Citizen from Iranian Prison; Three Other French Citizens Remain Detained
Emmanuel Macron announced the release of French citizen Louis Arnaud from Iranian prison, while three other French citizens remain detained. The French government condemns the…
Louis Arnaud, French Citizen Imprisoned in Iran, Returns to Paris
Louis Arnaud, a French citizen imprisoned in Iran for nearly two years, has returned to Paris after being released through Omani mediation. His arrest was…
Russia and Belarus Conduct 'Non-Strategic Nuclear' Military Exercises Using Iskander Missiles
Russia and Belarus have begun military exercises involving Iskander missiles amid escalating attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure. The drills are a response to perceived Western threats,…
Joe Biden's Focus at the G7 Summit: Countering China's Excess Capacity and Utilizing Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden is set to address the G7 summit in Italy, focusing on countering China's excess production capacity and utilizing frozen Russian assets…
Leader of France's Conservative Republicans Calls for Alliance with Far-Right National Rally Party
Eric Ciotti, leader of France's Conservative Republicans, has called for an alliance with the far-right National Rally party ahead of early elections, sparking backlash from…
Why Did Macron Take a 'Political Gamble' by Dissolving the French Parliament?
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the dissolution of the French Parliament and new elections after his party placed second in the European Parliament elections. This…
Macron Urges French Citizens to Make the 'Right Choice' in Early Elections
Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the French Parliament and called for early elections following a defeat to far-right parties in the European elections. He expresses confidence…
Concerns Raised Over Early French Elections Impacting Paris Olympics
The Mayor of Paris has expressed concerns about the early parliamentary elections called by President Macron just weeks before the Paris Olympics, citing potential instability.…
90 Countries and Organizations to Attend Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland; Russia Excluded
A peace summit for Ukraine will be held in Switzerland on June 15-16, with 90 countries participating and notable absences including Russia. The summit aims…
Macron Dissolves French Parliament Following Defeat in European Elections
Emmanuel Macron dissolved the French Parliament after a significant defeat in the European elections to Marine Le Pen's far-right party, announcing early elections. This decision…
European Parliament Elections: The Rise of the Right and Its Impact on Policies in the Green Continent
The 2024 European Parliament elections marked a significant shift to the right in European politics, with increased voter turnout reflecting growing concerns over social and…
Biden and Macron Agree on Using Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to use profits from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine financially. The G7 and…
Macron: France and the US are determined to exert pressure on the Islamic Republic
French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden reaffirmed their commitment to pressuring Iran over its nuclear program and regional actions. This comes after…
Today; Macron Hosts Joe Biden at the Élysée Palace
Emmanuel Macron is hosting Joe Biden in Paris to discuss key global issues including the Ukraine war and NATO. This meeting underscores the strong alliance…
Attack on Danish Prime Minister in Copenhagen; Attacker to Appear in Court
A man attacked Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen, but she was unharmed. The attacker, a 39-year-old man, has been arrested and will appear…
Macron Says France Will Provide Mirage 2000 Fighter Jets to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will provide Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine during President Zelensky's visit for D-Day commemorations. Macron also mentioned…
Putin's Strong Defense of the JCPOA: If the West Continues This Way, the Islamic Republic May No Longer Adhere to Its Nuclear Commitments
Russian President Vladimir Putin defended the JCPOA amid a recent IAEA resolution against Iran, warning that continued Western actions might lead Iran to abandon its…
Joe Biden's Trip to France for the 80th Anniversary of the Normandy Operation
Joe Biden is in France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, where he will discuss democracy and foreign policy in contrast to Donald Trump.…
Joe Biden's Visit to France on the Eightieth Anniversary of the Normandy Battle
Joe Biden is visiting France to commemorate the eightieth anniversary of the Normandy invasion, emphasizing U.S. commitment to European allies. He will meet with Ukrainian…
Iran, China, and Russia's Request to Western Countries: Let's Return to the JCPOA Agreement
Iran, China, and Russia are urging Western nations to revive the 2015 JCPOA agreement amid increasing tensions and potential resolutions against Iran at the IAEA.…
The U.S. Rejects Disagreement with Three European Countries over Iran's Nuclear Program
The U.S. has reaffirmed its commitment to coordinate with European allies regarding Iran's nuclear program, despite reports of disagreement over a resolution criticizing Iran's lack…
Macron Expresses Concern to Netanyahu About Iran's Nuclear Program Path
Emmanuel Macron expressed deep concerns to Benjamin Netanyahu about Iran's nuclear program during a phone call, emphasizing the need for pressure on Iran to comply…