Isaac KaledziSpeaking in Accra, EU Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas told DW that the bloc aims to position itself as Africa's preferred partner by focusing on long-term, and fair, cooperation. https://p.dw.com/p/5B58SAdvertisementThe EU is deepening security cooperation in West Africa, signing»»»

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that fighting between Israel and Hezbollah must not condemn Lebanon to the same fate as Gaza, the Palestinian territory decimated by years of conflict. "The Gaza model must not be replicated in Lebanon," Guterres told reporters, also saying the»»»

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has told EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas that Budapest will maintain contact with Russia and China despite opposition from Brussels, a government spokesman has said. On Monday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ordered an investigation into the all»»»

Cairo: There were no signs that Egypt had experienced any change or increase in background radiation levels, said the Media Center of the Cabinet in a statement Wednesday. It pushed back against rumblings in news outlets suggesting that Egypt was affected by potential radiation leaks due to develop»»»

The French economy will grow by only 0.2% in the first half of the year instead of the 0.3% forecast, the Insee national statistics agency said Tuesday, citing higher inflation linked to the war in Iran. Inflation will surpass 2% in coming months, rising sharply from the 1.1% rate seen in February.»»»

The author of a new book has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how the Larzac protests in France from 1971 became a modern-day template for demonstrations across the world. The protests began after the French government announced a huge extension of a military base on the Larzac plateau, referring to the f»»»

This Wednesday is International Waffle Day – a celebration for waffle lovers everywhere, but particularly here in France, where les gaufres are a particular fan favourite. We're focusing on a very particular kind of waffle, one that's not big and puffy like the ones you might find in Belg»»»

Tunis, March 25 (TAP) - The Export Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) is organising the Tunisian participation in the 3rd Quebec Francophonie Business Meetings (RVAFQ 2026), due May 20- 21 in Canada, with the support of the Tunisian Embassy in Ottawa...»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's parliamentary delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), headed by Biljana Pantic Pilja, met on Wednesday with the chairman of the Hungarian parliament's foreign affairs committee Zsolt Nemeth, who is on an official visit to the National Assembly o»»»

Tunis, March 25 (TAP) - B2B business meetings focusing on the textile/clothing sector will be organised by the Export Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) next May 19-20 in Milan. These meetings aim to boost the sector's position in the Italian market...»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is hearing speculation about preparations for a ground operation on Iran's island of Kharg but hopes it will be limited to words and threats, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. "We are hearing speculation about preparations for some ki»»»

Paris, France: The conflict in the Middle East is impacting numerous economic sectors and not only in the region, both by direct disruptions and rising fuel prices. Aviation Airlines bore an immediate impact from the outbreak of hostilities as they cancelled flights to the region. While airlines ba»»»

The Ministry of Education has introduced special measures to support students of determination as schools across the UAE began the third academic term using a distance learning system. The ministry said the updated framework aims to ensure the smooth continuation of learning while creating a safe a»»»

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents helping at US airports should be treated as a “test run” for a wider role in the 2026 election, Steve Bannon, a former White House strategist and prominent MAGA figure, has said. ICE agents have begun assisting the Transportation Security Administrat»»»

Isaac KaledziSpeaking in Accra, EU Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas told DW's Isaac Kaledzi that the bloc aims to position itself as Africa's preferred partner by focusing on long-term cooperation rather than geopolitical rivalry. https://p.dw.com/p/5B58SAdvertisementThe EU is deepening securi»»»

Dubai: Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park is seeing steady business inflows at the start of 2026, with more than 1,200 licensing transactions recorded across the first two months of the year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The activity includes new compa»»»

The Israeli military will occupy parts of southern Lebanon to deal with the presence of Hezbollah militants in the area, Defense Minister Israel Katz has said. The effort will involve the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people and the destruction of civilian infrastructure, he added. Israe»»»

Dubai: Countries across Asia are reviving Covid-era playbooks — from work-from-home policies to fuel-saving curbs and subsidies — as they scramble to respond to a deepening energy crisis triggered by the Iran war, Reuters reported. The region is at the frontline of the disruption, buying more than »»»

Holcim Romania has signed a funding agreement with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) for the Carbon Hub CPT01 project, a carbon capture and storage initiative aimed at reducing industrial emissions. It is the first funding awarded to Romania through the E»»»

Dubai: A US push for a one-month ceasefire in the Iran war is running into an immediate reality check — with Tehran publicly rejecting talks, Israel showing no sign of alignment, and growing uncertainty over whether Iran’s own leadership can even respond. The proposal — part of a broader 15-point f»»»

Tunis, March 25 (TAP) – Tunisia’s Ambassador to France Dhia Khaled had a meeting, on Tuesday, with members of the French-Tunisian Friendship Group in the French Senate.According to a statement published by the Tunisian Embassy in France, the meeting...»»»

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Terre-de-Haut, France: The tiny Caribbean island of Terre-de-Haut boasts pristine turquoise waters and deserted coves. It also has goats, hundreds of them. There are as many goats as humans on the island and, while they charm the tourists as they roam on the beaches and graze in the gardens, there »»»

Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr was not an unfamiliar figure when he was appointed on Tuesday as secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. One week after the killing of Ali Larijani, and amid a war that has thinned the ranks of Iran’s top leadership, authorities turned to a man shaped within o»»»

In October 1973, a crisis unfolded when Arab countries halted oil supplies to nations supporting Israel during its conflict with Syria and Egypt. The current conflict looks to surpass this market disruption. "But the market, without even realizing it... has been intuitively expecting such a scenari»»»

The United States is preparing to send elite airborne troops to the Middle East, marking a fresh escalation in its military posture amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. At least 1,000 — and potentially up to 2,000 — soldiers from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division are expected to deploy in the comin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) has said that government entities in Qatar are continuing to expand and enhance digital services, allowing individuals and businesses to complete transactions efficiently and securely through advanced online platforms and mobile applications. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced that the 12th edition of Qumra will be held online from March 27 to April 8, 2026, ensuring the continuity of one of the region’s leading film industry platforms amid current regional developments. The decision underscores Qatar’s commitment »»»

France represents a major trading partner for Romania and the interest of French investors is growing, especially in areas such as infrastructure and transport, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Ciprian Serban posted on Tuesday on his Facebook page.The Transport minister met on Tuesday with Fra»»»

Israel and Iran exchanged airstrikes on Wednesday, as Iran's military rejected President Donald Trump's claim Washington was in negotiations to end to the war, saying the US is negotiating with itself. The rejection of negotiations by the unified command of the Iranian Armed Forces, which is domina»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has published its Sustainability Report 2025, detailing the Group’s progress in advancing the sustainable agenda across the markets it serves, and reaffirming its commitment to the just transition of the real eco»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop the tax services ecosystem and enhance its effectiveness, the General Tax Authority announced the availability of the direct application of double taxation avoidance agreements service. The service aims to enable eligible entities to directly b»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market recorded strong growth in last year with total sales value rising by approximately 29 percent year-on-year, reflecting increased activity and investor confidence across several property segments. According to Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) data and»»»

Paris, France: French superstar Kylian Mbappe says the knee injury that kept him sidelined for almost two months is “behind him” and there had never been a concern he would miss this year’s World Cup. The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker admitted he had not been at his best mentally during the 54-da»»»

The number of babies born in South Korea rose at the fastest pace in seven years in January, government data showed Wednesday. In this file photo, a nurse cares for a newborn at a hospital in Goyang on Dec. 26, 2025. File Photo by Yonhap The number of babies born rose at the fastest pace in seven y»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said Qatar is not involved in mediation between the US and Iran and is keeping focus on protecting its country. “Qatar’s position has been clear that this war mu»»»

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., seen here at the White House in July, has signed an executive order declaring a national energy emergcy over the threat posed to its fuel supply by the war in Iran. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- President Ferdinand Marcos »»»

At the campaign rally in Nagykanizsa, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that the upcoming election will decide whether Hungary remains on a path of peace and sovereignty or shifts toward what he described as a pro-Ukrainian direction that would bring war and financial burdens to the country. Addre»»»

Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Poland’s exit from the EU is becoming a “real threat,” amid a growing dispute over legislation tied to the EU’s €150 billion SAFE defence programme. The conflict centres on a presidential veto of the bill implementing the mechanism, which is designed to fi»»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee slipped further against the UAE dirham on Wednesday morning, adding to a steady stretch of weakness that is beginning to reshape remittance value for UAE residents. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At around 9:12 am, Dh1 was valued at 25.57, mark»»»

At least 64 people, including 13 children, were killed when a strike hit a hospital in Sudan’s East Darfur state, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Saturday. The total number of people killed in attacks on health care during Sudan's civil war has now surpassed 2,000, noted WHO chief Tedros A»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said he intends to return to his country, days after resurfacing in Washington following nearly two months in hiding in Uganda. "I am still under threat," Wine warned, calling for international sanctions against Ugandan Presid»»»

Easter is just around the corner, and that means chocolate is taking centre stage. In this edition of Entre Nous we're pleased to welcome back Eugénie Pont from the magazine Fou de Pâtisserie. She tells us why we traditionally offer chocolate at Easter and shows us what French chocolate makers have»»»

The French government has announced steps to limit the impact of rising crude oil prices on consumers and businesses, including extending deadlines for tax payments and asking refineries to boost output. The moves came amid the virtual shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, the transport link for 20 per»»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev chaired a meeting of the Export Development Council, where measures to increase export potential and support businesses were discussed. According to him, developing national production and supporting exporters remai»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, March 24, 2026: First, French papers are dedicating their front pages to former prime minister Lionel Jospin, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 88. Next, Italian front pages discuss the results of Monday's failed referendum. Also, the Financial Times looks into the mis»»»

A French judge is set to investigate former Frontex chief Fabrice Leggeri, now a member of the European Parliament for Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally, over allegations he encouraged staff to facilitate the interception of migrant boats in the Mediterranean Sea. A French judge will investi»»»

The European Union and Australia struck a long-awaited free-trade deal on Tuesday as the bloc seeks to diversify its export markets and expand beyond ​its traditional partners. The deal, however, has drawn stern criticism from European farmers' groups that called concessions on exports of Australia»»»

Dubai: Long before careers and opportunities, it is “bayanihan,” the Filipino value of collective help and unity, that defines the experience of many expatriates in the UAE. For community leaders and residents alike, bayanihan is not just a tradition carried from home, but a way of life adapted to »»»

Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos is the Chairperson and Resident Representative at the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) to Taiwan. A long term former MECO director and advocate for women and girls' rights, the de facto ambassador of the Philippines as many see her recently took time o»»»