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Macron signals readiness for dialogue with Algeria amid diplomatic tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his willingness to engage in discussions with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, provided certain conditions are met. The announcement comes as relations between Paris and Algiers remain strained over several contentious issues, including France's......

Farmers claim they will meet Macron in Toulouse amid protests

French farmers mobilized on Wednesday said they expect to meet President Emmanuel Macron in Toulouse during his visit to the city, amid ongoing protests over trade and agricultural policies. According to Jérôme Bayle, a key figure in last year’s farmers’......

Mexico: Macron calls for an Anti-Drug fight that respects national sovereignty

During his official visit to Mexico City following his participation in the COP30 summit in Brazil, French President Emmanuel Macron urged on Friday for a joint international fight against drug trafficking that “respects the sovereignty of nations” — a message perceived as an implicit......

Fewer than 60 world leaders to attend COP30 climate summit in Brazil

Brazil announced on Friday that only 57 heads of state and government have confirmed attendance at the COP30 climate summit, significantly fewer than the 75 leaders who participated in last year’s conference in Azerbaijan. The reduced turnout underscores the growing logistical and political challenges......

Emmanuel Macron calls for debate on internet threats and social media’s impact on democracy

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the launch of a national debate on the influence of the internet and social media on democracy, aiming to address their growing impact on public discourse, disinformation, and social cohesion, the Élysée said on Monday. Macron will......

EU threatens trade sanctions over China's rare earth export restrictions

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has issued a stern warning to China, signaling that the European Union may deploy its most powerful trade weapon in response to Beijing’s tightening control over rare earth exports. The move, which has disrupted European supply chains,......

Malawi reinforces support for Morocco’s autonomy plan as partnership deepens

Malawi has reaffirmed its strong support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara, describing the North African kingdom’s autonomy plan as the most credible and realistic framework for resolving the long-standing territorial dispute. In a recent phone conversation with Moroccan Foreign Minister......

Algeria signals openness to restore ties with Morocco amid Sahara tensions

Senior US presidential advisor Massad Boulos said that Algeria has shown willingness to improve relations with Morocco, a move that could signal a rare diplomatic thaw between the two North African neighbors long divided over the Sahara dispute. In an interview with Asharq News on October 16, Boulos......

Lecornu survives no-confidence votes as pension reform put on hold

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes in parliament on Thursday, securing critical support from the Socialist Party after agreeing to suspend President Emmanuel Macron’s contentious pension reform until after the 2027 presidential election. The motions, brought......