US says it is nearing total control of Iranian airspace

The United States and Israel have intensified their joint military campaign against Iran, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stating that American and Israeli forces are close to achieving full control of Iranian airspace as the conflict enters its sixth day. Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon,......

Drone attack sparks fire at French military base in Abu Dhabi

A fire broke out at a naval base hosting French forces in Abu Dhabi following a drone attack attributed to Iran, according to the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense. The incident occurred amid a second consecutive day of Iranian strikes across the Gulf region. Emirati authorities stated that two......

Mélenchon condemns “Violation Of International Law” after death of Ali Khamenei

French left-wing leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon has strongly criticized the circumstances surrounding the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, describing the operation as a denial of international law. Khamenei’s death was confirmed by Iranian state media following airstrikes......

Macron calls for urgent UN meeting as tensions escalate between US, Israel and Iran

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the outbreak of open conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran carries serious consequences for international peace and security, calling for urgent diplomatic action to contain the crisis. In a public statement, the French head of state said......

Germany expands military powers to tackle rising drone threats

Germany’s parliament has approved new legislation granting the military wider authority to combat drone incursions, an escalating concern linked by officials to Russian hybrid interference across Europe. The Bundestag voted Thursday to amend the Aviation Security Act, enabling the Bundeswehr to......

Mediawan shareholders’ hearing canceled as Xavier Niel misses parliamentary inquiry

The scheduled hearing of Xavier Niel, Matthieu Pigasse, and Jérôme Nommé, major shareholders of Mediawan, before France’s parliamentary commission investigating public broadcasting, was canceled Thursday afternoon due to Niel’s last-minute absence. Jérémie......

French end-of-life bill vote delayed at national assembly

The vote on France’s proposed end-of-life legislation has been postponed at the Assemblée nationale, as lawmakers continue reviewing hundreds of amendments to the bill. Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet announced that the final vote, initially expected this week, would likely take......

France summons U.S. ambassador over comments on student death

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner will be summoned following controversial remarks from the Trump administration regarding the death of Quentin Deranque, a young nationalist student. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated on Sunday......

European powers link Ukraine peace to firm security guarantees

Defence ministers from five of Europe’s leading military powers have warned that any eventual peace agreement in Ukraine must be underpinned by binding security commitments, insisting that a simple halt in fighting would leave the country exposed to renewed Russian attack. Meeting in Krakow on......

Spain calls EU commissioner’s attendance at Trump Board of Peace meeting a mistake

Spain has condemned the European Commission for sending one of its members to the launch meeting of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington, calling the move a political mistake that contradicts the European Union’s stated principles on the Middle East. Spanish Foreign Minister......

Macron urges calm ahead of marches for slain far-right activist

French President Emmanuel Macron called for restraint and public order ahead of planned marches this Saturday in memory of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who was killed last week in an altercation that shocked the nation. Speaking at the inauguration of the 62nd International Agricultural Show......

Norway rejects Trump peace board while hosting Gaza aid talks

Norway has reaffirmed that it will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, even as it prepares to host a key international donor meeting on Palestinian aid in the spring. Oslo’s position directly contradicts Trump’s recent claim that Norway had agreed to host an event......

US energy chief threatens IEA withdrawal over climate focus

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has warned that Washington could pull out of the International Energy Agency unless the body sharply scales back its work on climate change and returns its focus to traditional energy security. Speaking after a two‑day ministerial meeting in Paris, Wright said the United......

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