Saudi Arabia and France to lead UN push for recognising Palestinian statehood Two countries open three-day conference at United Nations with goal as part of peaceful settlement to end war in Gaza The Guardian - US · Jul 28, 2025
'No Alternative' To Two-state Solution For Israel, Palestinians France told a UN conference co-chaired with Saudi Arabia on Monday that there is "no alternative" to a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians. International Business Times · Jul 28, 2025
UN Tackles Beleaguered Two-state Solution For Israel, Palestinians France and Saudi Arabia will lead the charge starting Monday to revive the moribund push for a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians at a UN conference in New York. International Business Times · Jul 28, 2025
France Defends Move To Recognise Palestinian State France defended its decision to recognise Palestinian statehood amid domestic and international criticism on Friday, including against the charge that the move plays into the hands of militant group Hamas. International Business Times · Jul 25, 2025
France's Top Diplomat Calls For Foreign Press Access To Gaza France's foreign minister urged Israel on Tuesday to allow international journalists into the besieged Palestinian territory of Gaza to "bear witness" to the situation after 21 months of war. International Business Times · Jul 22, 2025
France's top diplomat calls for foreign press access to Gaza French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Tuesday urged Israel to allow foreign press into the besieged Palestinian territory of Gaza, as warnings of famine mount after 21 months of war. Radio France Internationale · Jul 22, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: International protest over arrests at anti-corruption agency Transparency International condemns ‘massive’ pressure on NABU while G7 ambassadors express ‘serious concerns’. What we know on day 1,245 The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2025
Russia Strikes Ukraine After Kyiv Offers Fresh Talks 67BW7KF Russia fired a volley of drones and missiles at Ukraine early on Monday, hitting apartment blocks and a nursery in Kyiv, days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed holding a fresh round of peace talks. International Business Times · Jul 21, 2025
France, UK, Germany to reimpose Iran sanctions in August if no progress France’s foreign minister says sanctions lifted under a 2015 deal would return if no breakthrough on nuclear issue. Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025
French citizens repatriated from Israel as conflict with Iran intensifies Nearly 200 French citizens arrived in France from Israel on Monday as French officials stepped up efforts to evacuate people from the Middle East following the decision of the American President Donald Trump to deploy his war planes against nuclear facilities in Iran. Radio France Internationale · Jun 23, 2025
France expresses concern, urges restraint, over US strikes on Iran France has joined a number of European leaders in expressing concern following US air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities early Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron has urged Tehran to resume diplomatic talks and will hold a defence council meeting later today. Radio France Internationale · Jun 22, 2025
'Iran didn't want a result' - Was Iran just playing with German Foreign Minister Wadephul? German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held nuclear negotiations with Iran in Geneva. His mission was to de-escalate the Israel-Iran conflict, but he was unsuccessful. According to Middle East expert Ovens, "Iran is playing with the West." Euronews · Jun 21, 2025
Can divided European powers help end Israel’s war on Iran? European countries are divided over their approach to the conflict and talks on Friday did not yield results. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2025
Europe Powers Urge Iran To Keep Up Diplomacy Despite Israeli Strikes European powers on Friday urged Iran to revive diplomatic efforts with the United States to find a solution in the standoff over its nuclear programme, but Tehran warned it could only consider diplomacy once Israel halted its bombardment of the Islamic republic. International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2025 Macron says European powers to offer Iran a diplomatic exit from war with Israel French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said France and other European nations would make a diplomatic and technical offer to Iran in order to end the conflict with Israel.
Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025 Iran, EU officials hold talks at ‘perilous’ moment for Tehran and Tel Aviv Iran, UK, Germany, France and EU foreign policy chief meet in bid to avoid further escalation between Israel and Iran.
Al Jazeera · May 21, 2025 EU, Arab diplomats come under Israeli fire in occupied West Bank’s Jenin Several nations roundly condemn the incident and call for a transparent investigation.
Radio France Internationale · May 20, 2025 France 'determined' to recognise Palestinian state France is "determined" to recognise a Palestinian state, its foreign minister said on Tuesday, condemning Israel for the "indefensible" situation in Gaza created by its military campaign and humanitarian blockade.
Radio France Internationale · May 19, 2025 France pressures Israel to resume full humanitarian aid to Gaza Amid escalating tensions and a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, France is calling for immediate and unhindered aid access. With Israel agreeing only to a limited reopening of supply routes, international concern is mounting over the risk of famine and the fate of civilians caught in the conflict.
Al Jazeera · May 15, 2025 Could EU tariffs against Russia bring a ceasefire for Ukraine? As Vladimir Putin rejects Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal for a face-to-face meeting, the EU is readying penalties.
International Business Times · May 15, 2025 NATO On Track To Strike Spending Deal To Please Trump NATO appears headed for a compromise deal at a summit next month to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demand to spend five percent of GDP on defence, as heavyweights Germany and France got on board Thursday.
Radio France Internationale · May 13, 2025 France slams drug hoax targeting Macron and European leaders as 'pathetic' The French presidency has dismissed as 'fake news' a viral conspiracy theory falsely claiming that President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders were seen taking drugs on a train.
Radio France Internationale · May 12, 2025 France urges EU to reassess Israel trade partnership over Gaza rights abuses France has called for a review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement amid growing concern over Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Radio France Internationale · May 12, 2025 Algeria expels more French diplomats as tensions escalate in ongoing row Algeria has ordered the expulsion of more French diplomatic staff, in the ongoing deterioration of relations between the two countries. France’s foreign ministry said France will respond in a “firm” and “proportionate” way.
International Business Times · May 7, 2025 Syrian Leader To Meet Macron In First European Visit Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday meets France's Emmanuel Macron in Paris on his first visit to Europe since overthrowing longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.