French lawmakers have given their final approval to stricter provisions that reduce welfare payments for foreigners in particular. The Bill illustrates the rightward shift in politics in much of Europe, which has caused unease among some of President Emmanuel Macron's more left-leaning lawmakers, wi
Macron underscored that there was “no justification” for bombing “these babies, these ladies, these old people” in the war against Hamas. Speaking to BBC on Friday, Macron condemned the terror attack on Israel, and reiterated his call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
French President Macron landed in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Condemning the ongoing atrocities by Hamas, he said at least 30 French citizens were killed by them because of their Jewish affinity.
At least six airports across France were evacuated following emailed "threats of attack" on Wednesday. These airports include- Lille, Lyon, Toulouse and Beauvais. But later, the services have resumed.
A French language teacher was killed in the stabbing incident that shook France and caused authorities to remain on high alert. Two of the attacker's family members face terrorism-related charges, including a 16-year-old brother who provided some support to the assault.
The suspected attacker was a former student of the school and was reportedly under surveillance by French intelligence agencies for radicalisation. He is alleged to have shouted 'Allahu Akbar' during the attack, which killed a French language teacher and wounded three others.
The student reportedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar' proceeding with the stabbing attack, according to a police officer. The attack comes amid heightened tensions between France's Jewish and Muslim populations over the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas that has claimed hundreds of lives.
The intensity could be understood by the fact that Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne called a meeting of ministers for Friday to tackle the bedbug crisis. The country's transport minister, Clement Beaune, met this week with transportation companies to draw up a plan.
PM Modi and Macron Emmanuel discussed, assessed and reviewed the progress in bilateral relations since their last meeting in July, 2023 in Paris.
G20 Summit 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: With India's G20 presidency ensuring several tangible outcomes, world leaders at the two-day summit hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "decisive leadership" and for championing the voice of the Global South.
The official said the US is bringing in over 20 aircraft over a week-long period around the summit which will be held in New Delhi on September 9 and 10.
The official confirmation from Paris came nearly four days before India is gearing up for the mega event where top world leaders including US President Joe Biden, UK PM Rishi Sunak, and Australian PM Antony Albanese will mark their presence in Delhi.
The robes known as abayas, an Arabic term for a long, loose outer garment for girls and women, and khamis for boys and men were banned, effective Monday, to stop the exhibition of religion through the dress in public schools.
The military administration in Niger gave a 48-hour deadline to French Ambassador to Niger Sylvain Itte to leave the country, which he defied.
Sylvain Itte was ordered by the Nigerien Foreign Ministry to leave the country within 48 hours on Sunday, citing "actions of the French government contrary to the interests of Niger".
Notably, France's state-run schools have already strict laws against any religious symbols on buildings or government buildings, arguing it violates secular laws.
Denouncing the violent attack, French President Emmanuel Macron's office, in a statement, said, "The President will not tolerate any attack against France and its interests". The office mentioned that it would respond to attacks against French diplomats, armed forces or businesses.
The banquet dinner was hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron for PM Modi on July 14. It was also attended by actor R Madhavan.
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