Middle East

On June 23, 2025 Iran used a missile-strike on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a main stem of the U.S. military operations in the Middle East. This retaliation over U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear plants has breathed more heat in an already burning region. France was one of

After an Iranian film won the Cannes Film Festival’s top award, Iran called for France’s ambassador in Tehran to protest the French foreign minister’s “insulting” comments. Inspired by his imprisonment, Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s political drama It Was Just an Accident took home the coveted Palme d’Or on Saturday. Panahi’s

Following the Wednesday night shooting deaths of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, DC, Israel’s Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Saar was quick to point the finger at the European politicians he believed were responsible for the murders. “There is a direct line connecting anti-Semitic and anti-Israeli incitement to this murder,”

British officials are skeptical that Emmanuel Macron plans to move on with France being the first G7 country to recognize a Palestinian state next month. This might delay the UK government from doing the same. Last month, the president of France hinted that Paris would join 148 other nations in

This week, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will go to Europe for the first time. He made a shocking revelation on Tuesday and is now heading to France. In January, Sharaa took over as head of Syria’s transition government. In March, he assembled a new cabinet consisting of about twenty ministers. 

Meta dis: France warns of sanctions if Iran nuclear threat grows, urging diplomacy as nuclear deal deadline nears and talks with Tehran intensify. The French foreign minister stated at the United Nations on Monday that if Iran’s nuclear program poses a danger to European security, France, Germany, and the United

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated he was willing to go to Europe to negotiate about Iran’s nuclear program, while Paris said that EU nations also stood prepared to negotiate if Iran demonstrated it was thoughtfully committed. Tehran is seeking to capitalise on the impetus of nuclear talks with the

The Iran nuclear deal known as the JCPOA, which was reached in 2015, will formally expire in 2025. The agreement has been on life support since the US pulled out in 2018 under the first Trump government. Attempts to revive it or reach a longer and stronger deal have failed

The news of Ohad Yahalomi’s death has shocked the world. This man has both French and Israeli citizenship and was brutally seized by Hamas during their deadly October 7, 2023, assault. Ohad Yahalomi’s family members including his wife and daughter went through a lot of pain as they awaited ‌‌‌news

Due to pressure from pro-Palestinian supporters in Rabat during the Gaza conflict, many commentators forecast the end of the Moroccan-Israeli rapprochement. It was started by the 2020 tripartite agreement mediated by the United States. Instead, the ongoing Middle East war has further strengthened ties between the two nations. ‌Rabat witnessed

An arrest warrant has been issued by French investigative magistrates against Bashar al-Assad, the deposed leader of Syria, for alleged involvement in war crimes, including the intentional attack on people, according to a legal source late Tuesday. The mandate was issued on January 20 in connection with an investigation into

On Monday, 24 February 2025, French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne restated French support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the disputed Western Sahara during a visit to Morocco to mend strained relations. The Algeria-backed Polisario Front, which began a “war of self-defense” in 2020 and seeks independence, claims the former Spanish

On December 13, Emmanuel Macron officially announced the name of France’s new Prime Minister, François Bayreau. Due to a non-confidence vote, Michel Barnier failed to sustain his position as France’s PM, and his government collapsed after only 90 days in office. Many tough challenges are ahead for the Bayreau in

Recently, Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited the Al-Aqsa mosque. Franc strongly opposed this visit underscoring increasing international concern over actions in Jerusalem. This visit of Itamar Ben-Gvir has drawn strong criticism and France has emphasized that Israel avoid such actions that escalate violence. This visit could further increase

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shed light on different opportunities arising due to the Gaza war on December 23. He said that the Israel-Palestine war had created many chances to develop strong relationships between Israel and various Arab nations. It allows Israel to become a key regional power and potential

Recently Chad made a new announcement regarding ending its military ties with France. This decision by the nation highlights its desire to become fully independent and control its future. According to Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah Chad is proud of its sovereignty, and the nation has grown as time passes. This

Energy Pool is a company that assists industries in efficiently using energy for different purposes. It is located in Le Bourget-du-lac, Rhone-Alpes, France, and has partnered with Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP). This partnership has purposely conducted a comprehensive Demand Response (DR) study. The main objective of this

The French Foreign Ministry spoke about the arrest warrants against the Israeli prime minister on November 27. He strongly showed support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The ministry said that this decision of the ICC was not right. These leaders are protected by

Former US President Donald Trump sympathized with Arab American and Muslim voters who were furious about the nation’s backing of Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon in the closing weeks of the 2024 US presidential election. Trump traveled to the “capital” of Arab America, Dearborn, Michigan.  Additionally, he addressed Lebanese

Recently, French President Emmanuel Macron announced to end ‌of arms supply to Israel. This decision was taken due to ‌rising concerns about its aggressive actions in Gaza. He believes that‌ ending weapons is not the solution to the problem. Instead of helping Israel, it is important to find a peaceful

In September, Israel carried out an attack against Hamas and Hezbollah and killed their leaders. Every nation thinks that these attacks make Israel stronger. However, these actions did not remove the threat from either group. On October 1, Iran targeted Israel and launched a missile attack on it. This incident

President Emmanuel Macron recently met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. In this meeting, he urged the president to work on reducing the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. He emphasized the importance of finding ways to lessen conflicts in the region.  In private talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati,

In a crucial diplomatic discussion on Tuesday, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire in the Middle East, underscoring the importance of preventing further escalation in the region. The two leaders’ call for peace comes at a critical juncture,

The upcoming France-Israel football match on Thursday, November 13, will be held under heightened security measures following disturbing violence at a recent football game in Amsterdam. French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed his attendance at the match, signaling his commitment to combating anti-Semitism and showing solidarity with the Jewish community

French President Emmanuel Macron received criticism from Israel’s foreign minister, Israel Katz. This opposition is due to ‌the President’s decision to ban ‌Israeli companies from an arms fair. This will be held in Paris next month. Kartz said that the decision by Macron regarding to ban was not fair and

This summer was very important for French politics. Far-right parties get strong support from the election of the European Parliament. At the same time, parliamentary elections helped left-leaning parties gain power. August was a crucial month for political leaders and France’s politics. There were tough talks to create a new

France is one of the nations that support Israel. But recently France took a surprising step. This nation voted for a UN resolution that demands  Israel end its occupation of Gaza and the West Bank within a year. This decision of France seem that it changed its position in a

Before the conflict between Israel and Palestine started in October, many crucial changes were happening in how Europe viewed Israel. Israel is the nation that used to follow a more liberal form of Zionism. It supports the idea of the Jewish state with specific democratic values. But now Israel has

Israel and Iran, both nations should think about global peace and avoid making their conflict worse. According to the United State’s Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, the situation in the Middle East is not good these days. For this reason, it is important for both nations to not make the

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has caused many disasters. In Paris, Israel’s Olympic team claimed that they faced a troubling situation here. According to athletes, they received death threats due to the Gaza war and ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The president of the Israeli National Olympic Committee, Yael

Nowadays the Middle East is suffering from many difficulties. This is the major reason that France is urging its citizens to leave Iran as soon as possible. A formal warning letter is also issued by the French government. It is against traveling to Iran citing concerns over potential military conflicts

The upcoming talk of the United States president is very crucial. He also discussed the rising tensions in the Middle East with Jordan’s King Abdullah II. The Israeli leaders also said in a clear form that they don’t bear any attacks from opponents. If any nation Iran or its allies

The Israeli Prime Minister has made one of the dangerous moves. The military force of Israel is targeting a top Hizbollah leader, and has been accused by Hamas and Iran of killing a Palestinian leader in Tehran. Recent reports from Israel reveal that this nation has aimed to kill  Fuad

Recently McDonald’s reported its first drop in worldwide sales since the COVID-19 pandemic. This droppage in the sales of McDonald is due to the boycott of Muslim and Pro-Palestine. People do this to stop the violence against innocent ones in the Gaza war. But still the situation is worsened. This

Biden and Macron both are going to take part in a welcoming ceremony with their wives at the famous Arc de Triomphe. These two personalities developed a warm relationship now by forgetting  past tensions like the submarine deal with Australia. After the ceremony,  they’ll join a parade down the avenue

Leader of China Xi Jinping and President of France Emmanuel Macron discussed trade issues and diplomatic initiatives concerning Ukraine. To begin his European journey, Mr. Xi made a two-day state visit to France. Following their meeting at Paris’ Elysee Palace, Mr. Macron stated that France believes China’s clout with Moscow

The military chief of staff stated on Monday that Israel will retaliate for Iran’s missile and drone strike on Israeli territory over the weekend. Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi declared, “This launch of so many missiles, cruise missiles, and drones into Israeli territory will be met with a response,” from

A statue that dates back 2,400 years has been returned to Libya by France, more than ten years after it was taken from the North African nation and housed at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The monument landed at Mitiga Airport in Tripoli , according to the Libyan Administrative Control

The resolution itself shows that the Israeli occupation is facing unprecedented political isolation, even though it was passed late and there may be some holes that need to be addressed. Due to Hamas demands, Israel deemed mediation discussions for a Gaza truce “at a dead end” and withdrew its negotiators

Egypt has been presented with a challenging predicament since the Gaza War began in October, as it tries to maintain its ties with Israel, its neighbor, while simultaneously demonstrating support with the Palestinians. The sole access to the outside world for the beleaguered region that is not directly controlled by

With an initial payment of $20 million, Sweden and Canada have announced that they will restore help to the financially stressed UN agency for Palestinians, provided that they receive guarantees of more oversight of its staff and expenditures. These were among the nations that cut off UNRWA’s funding after Israel

The UN Relief and Works Agency will get continuous financial support, according to the French ambassador to Jordan. Alexis Le Cour Grandmaison emphasized the need of putting a stop to settlement violence in the West Bank and promoting a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip at a meeting with the Senate’s

Israel and Hamas declared a four-day truce following seven weeks of fighting. 39 Palestinian women and children were freed during this ceasefire. What is known about individuals who have been freed and those who may be freed in the next few days is included below. Early in the evening, they

By Judy Dempsey For Carnegie Europe- When the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany and the European Union clinched a deal with Iran on its nuclear program in 2015, there were some hopes that the agreement would usher in a period of stability in the Middle East. But when

By Rusi – Tobias Borck– As Europe has become the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, governments on the continent have closed borders and turned inwards, scrambling to curb the outbreak and minimise the economic fallout. The crisis is raising big questions about European solidarity, while pushing other matters such as

CAIRO — When Dr. Ismail al-Mansouri goes to work in Yemen’s capital, he puts on one of the hospital’s few pairs of medical gloves. Then he enters a cramped clinic teeming with listless patients, many malnourished, some vomiting, others with diarrhea. Al-Mansouri, a pediatrician, has been struggling for years to

From MEE – The United States built an entire infrastructure to counter terrorism and criminalise Muslim communities, spending nearly $6.4 trillion in wars that killed half a million people since 2001. In contrast, there has been little focus on preparing the country for the Covid-19 pandemic. This begs the question: what is the bigger threat? The world has

“I would like to hear a clear declaration,” said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a visit to Poland last week. “If you want to accept Turkey, just do it. If you don’t want to, just say that.” Erdogan was of course, speaking of Turkey’s bid to join the EU, a partnership

Donald Trump is trying to do something no U.S. president has dared to do in decades: Drive up the price of oil. For more than three decades, U.S. presidents proclaimed cheap fuel as an almost God-given right for American motorists and homeowners, shaping the country’s foreign policy in pursuit of