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France Announces Plans to Send Aster Missiles, Mirage Jets to Ukraine

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled plans Friday to supply Ukraine with advanced weaponry, including Aster air defense missiles and Mirage-2000 combat aircraft, within days. Speaking via remote link to the Coalition of the Willing...

Moody’s changes France’s credit outlook from ‘stable’ to ‘negative’

(MENAFN) Moody’s has changed France’s credit outlook from ‘stable’ to ‘negative,’ pointing to political “fragmentation” that could undermine the country’s capacity to address major policy challenges, according to reports. France, the European...

The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival Celebrates African Voices and the Fight for Artistic Freedom

The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival spotlights a bold lineup of contemporary African films exploring resilience, artistic freedom and identity NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 33rd African...

French Government Backs New Technology for Industrial Quantum Chip Production

Supported by the AID, Alice & Bob and PLASSYS-BESTEK have partnered to fabricate next-generation fault-tolerant quantum chips PARIS, CA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alice & Bob, a global leader in the race for...

France issues new international arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad

(MENAFN) France has issued a fresh international arrest warrant for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, accusing him of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Syria’s prolonged civil war, according to reports. The warrant,...

Minister of Interior on the 15th edition of the program ‘Government Page’, Friday, October 24th, at 8 p.m., on RTTL

Thu. 23 of Outubro of 2025, 14:39h The 15th edition of the ‘Government Page’ program will feature the Minister of Interior, Francisco da Costa Guterres, and will be broadcast on Friday, October 24th, 2025, at 8:00 p.m., on Radio and Television of...

France Issues New Arrest Warrant for Bashar al-Assad

(MENAFN) France has issued a fresh international arrest warrant for the former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, accusing him of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Syria's prolonged civil conflict, according to reports from...

France Scales Back Commitment to Tackle Channel Crossings

(MENAFN) France is stepping back from its recent pledge to take a more assertive role in curbing the small boat crossings in the English Channel, multiple sources have informed BBC. This shift appears to be partly influenced by ongoing political...

France witnesses another museum heist

(MENAFN) A day after a high-profile jewelry theft at the Louvre, another French museum has fallen victim to a major break-in, Franceinfo reported on Wednesday. Thieves stole nearly 2,000 gold and silver coins from the Denis Diderot House of...

French museum gets targeted after heist at Louvre

(MENAFN) Another museum in France has fallen victim to theft, according to reports, just a day after a widely publicized jewelry robbery at the Louvre. Nearly 2,000 valuable coins were stolen from the Denis Diderot House of Enlightenment in...

France withdrawals from recent commitment to intervene migrant boats

(MENAFN) France appears to be stepping back from its recent promise to more actively prevent small boats from crossing the English Channel, according to multiple reports. Political turbulence in Paris is said to be a key factor, undermining...

France Supports International Stabilization Force for Gaza

(MENAFN) French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux reiterated on Wednesday France’s intention to participate in an international stabilization force for the Gaza Strip, aligned with a US-led ceasefire initiative. "Several states have...

Waterfront Estate on the French Riviera to Sell via Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions

Luxurious sanctuary to auction in cooperation with Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty as part of Sotheby’s inaugural Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An extraordinary...

France arranges to expand its Rafale fighter jet fleet

(MENAFN) France has announced plans to expand its Rafale fighter jet fleet to 286 aircraft under the 2026 defense budget, up from the current 225, according to official budget documents. The Ministry of the Armed Forces is expected to order 61...

France to expand Rafale fighter jet fleet with new aircrafts target

(MENAFN) France is planning a major expansion of its Rafale fighter jet fleet, with a new goal of 286 aircraft under the proposed 2026 defense budget, up from the current total of 225, according to budget documents. The Ministry of the Armed...

Storm Benjamin Knocks Out Power for Over 100,000 Homes in France

(MENAFN) Storm Benjamin has caused widespread disruption across France, knocking out electricity to more than 100,000 homes, according to the country’s public energy provider. In a statement to media, Enedis confirmed that "trees or branches...

Syrian forces initiate army operations against French jihadists

(MENAFN) Syrian authorities have reportedly initiated a major military operation against remaining foreign jihadist groups in Idlib province, with particular focus on militants from France, according to reports. The government considers these...

Another Museum Theft in France Raises Concerns

(MENAFN) Russian customs officers at Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport foiled two separate attempts to smuggle gemstones into Russia on the same day, according to an official statement. The suspects, both foreign nationals, were traveling...

Syrian Government Launches Offensive on Foreign Jihadists

(MENAFN) The newly-established Syrian authorities have reportedly initiated a large-scale military operation targeting the remaining foreign jihadist groups in the northwestern region of Idlib. The operation appears to focus primarily on militants...

ISAT-Dubai 2026 dates Announced: The International Summit for Aviation Training

ISAT – The International Summit for Aviation Training is set to take place 29–30 September 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ISAT Dubai 2026 dates Announced: The...