Thursday 29 January 2026 - 12:00
The European Union is preparing to add Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to its list of terrorist organizations, following a shift in position by France that clears the way for a political agreement among member states. EU foreign ministers are expected to discuss the move during a meeting in Brussels, alongside a new......
European allies have firmly rejected President Donald Trump's newly launched Peace Council, citing fears that it undermines the United Nations' authority in global conflict resolution. Unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22, the initiative was originally intended to oversee Gaza's post-conflict reconstruction......
Global economic power in 2026 remains highly concentrated, with a handful of countries accounting for a large share of worldwide output. According to international economic projections, total global gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to reach approximately 123.6 trillion dollars, reflecting steady but uneven growth across regions. The......
A 35-year-old French woman was fatally injured in a knife attack on Tuesday in the Limpertsberg district of Luxembourg City, authorities confirmed. The suspected attacker, a 27-year-old man, has been apprehended by police. According to the Grand Duchy’s public prosecutor, the assailant stabbed two women—a French national and a......
The French government has agreed to key demands from social partners in ongoing negotiations over unemployment insurance, notably by withdrawing a previously contested policy framework, according to official correspondence obtained on Wednesday. In a letter addressed to social partners, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed that......
Recent official data on immigration in France highlight the central role played by Moroccan nationals in the country’s migration landscape. Whether through short-term mobility, long-term settlement or integration pathways, Moroccans continue to stand out as one of the most prominent non-European communities in the French Republic. After......
Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Wednesday with Syrian President Ahmed al-Chareh in Saint Petersburg, marking their second meeting since the 2024 overthrow of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. The meeting comes amid Russia’s efforts to maintain its military foothold in Syria and growing concerns about the resurgence of jihadist......
Two inmates have been sentenced to 30 months in prison for relaying a social media post that offered a “contract” on the head of Karine L., the former director of Marseille’s Baumettes prison. The ruling, issued Wednesday by the 7th Criminal Chamber of Marseille, involved charges of publicly glorifying a crime. The suspects,......
The Galeries Lafayette group has announced the completion of the sale of the building that houses the iconic BHV department store, located on Rue de Rivoli in central Paris. The transaction marks a significant step in the group’s real estate strategy, although the identity of the buyer was not disclosed in the official statement. According......
France registered a record number of new businesses in 2025, according to figures released by the national statistics office Insee, confirming a strong entrepreneurial momentum despite economic uncertainties. In total, more than 1.16 million companies were created during the year, marking an increase of nearly 5% compared with 2024. This......
The French children’s clothing brand Okaïdi has requested judicial restructuring for its activities in France, its parent group IDKIDS announced on Tuesday, marking another setback for the country’s struggling ready-to-wear sector. The move affects around 2,000 employees nationwide. A hearing is scheduled for February 3 before......
Three French tourists were killed and two others injured after a boat carrying 25 people capsized near Oman’s capital, Muscat, authorities reported Tuesday. The vessel, which included the tour guide and the captain, overturned about 2.5 nautical miles from Sultan Qaboos Port. Omani police confirmed that an investigation is underway......
French retail giant Auchan is planning to sell 91 of its supermarkets to Intermarché as part of a broader partnership aimed at rebranding its stores. The move comes as Auchan faces financial difficulties and seeks to restructure its operations. The agreement, initially signed in November, involved transferring 266 Auchan supermarkets......
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Iran under the lens
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