France is 'more and more keen' on Australia critical minerals investment, minister says
France is "more and more keen" on investing in Australian critical minerals projects, Australia's Resources Minister Madeleine King said Thursday, as countries across the world race to secure access to rare earths and other much-needed minerals. Canberra is hunting for billions in foreign investmen»»»
France rebukes Lavrov, says Russia does not defend international law
France’s foreign minister on Friday accused Russia of flouting international law in both Ukraine and Iran, rebuking remarks by his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov after he defended Moscow’s stance in a French television interview. France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday t»»»
Iranian attack on Saudi base wounds at least 10 US troops and damages several planes
WASHINGTON: An Iranian missile attack Friday wounded at least 10 US service members and damaged several planes at a military base in Saudi Arabia, according to two US officials familiar with the situation. Two of the troops were seriously wounded, one of the officials said. The attack on Prince Sul»»»
10 U.S. service members injured in Iranian strike on Saudi air base - UPI.com
A pair of U.S. Air Force F-16Cs from the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron sit prior to take-off from Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, June 13, 2023. On Friday, an Iranian missile and drone attack at the base injured 10 U.S. service members. File Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank/U.S. A»»»
Iran says Israeli attacks on plants 'contradicts' U.S. 10-day pause - UPI.com
A projectile crosses the sky above the West Bank city of Nablus, on Friday. The Israeli military reported that it had detected missiles launched from Iran toward Israel, several of which struck central Israel. Photo by Alaa Badarneh/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said»»»
US Tells Allies That Ukraine-Bound Arms Could be Sent to Middle East
The US has warned that weapons deliveries to Ukraine could be halted as the Pentagon shifts its focus to the Iran war. The State Department reportedly told European NATO allies that munitions deliveries — especially Patriot surface-to-air missiles — could face disruptions.US Secretary of State Marc»»»
Rubio tells allies Iran war will continue 2-4 more weeks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 foreign ministers on Friday that the war with Iran will continue for another two to four weeks, three sources with direct knowledge told U.S. news portal Axios. This is the first time a senior U.S. official suggested the war would continue beyond the four»»»
British Foreign Secretary announces additional £2m humanitarian funding to Lebanon
At the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in France, the UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced an additional £2 million in UK humanitarian funding to Lebanon bringing the British total contribution to £9.5 million since the beginning of the conflict. This funding will support U.N. OCHA’s Lebanon »»»
Iran Says Nuclear Facilities Have Been Targeted After Israel Says Attacks ‘Will Escalate and Expand’
Iran state media says its nuclear facilities were attacked Friday, just hours after Israel threatened to “escalate and expand” its campaign against Tehran. IRNA reports that a heavy-water plant and a yellowcake production plant were struck. Yellowcake is a concentrated form of uranium after impurit»»»
G7 Ministers Urge End to Attacks Against Civilians in Middle East War
G7 foreign ministers Friday urged a stop to attacks against civilians in the Middle East war and urged Iran to immediately restore freedom of navigation in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. A joint statement, released in the name of all G7 members, including the United States, called for "an immediat»»»
G7 urges safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Paris: Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven have called for the restoration of safe freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. In a joint statement issued after a meeting in France on Friday, the ministers stressed the need to limit the impact of th»»»
France Hits Back at Lavrov, Says Russia Does Not Defend International Law
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday that Russia does not defend international law either in Ukraine or Iran with its actions, in response to comments made by his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in an interview on French TV. "Mr. Lavrov was able to calmly spread his propagand»»»
Rubio demands G7 partners 'step up' and deal with Hormuz Strait crisis - UPI.com
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) flanked by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot (R) and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Friday at a meeting of the G7 in Vaux-de-Cernay near Paris. Photo by Philemon Henry/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of S»»»
Iran War Could Mean Stagflation for EU, Dombrovskis Says
The European Union economy is at risk of stagflation as a result of the surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said. "The outlook is clouded by profound uncertainty, but it is clear that we are at the risk of a stagflationary shock, that is »»»
Land of the Setting Sun? Japan Clings to US Vassalage Despite Energy Crunch Caused By Iran War
With 90% of Japan’s oil and 11% of its LNG sourced in the Persian Gulf, effectively closed thanks to the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tokyo has been put in a strategic bind, facing growing pressure both domestically and in ties with neighbors. Tokyo has contributed 80M barrels of oil to the G7-led 400M »»»
Trump’s war, allies wary: What’s unfolding at the G7?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced an uphill task on Friday as he sought to convince sceptical allies of Washington’s strategy on Iran, with deep divisions surfacing at a Group of Seven (G7) meeting in France. The gathering comes amid the fourth week of the Iran war and growing instability in »»»
South Africa disinvited from G7 in France, backtracks on initial claim of US pressure
South Africa announced Thursday that it has been excluded from the G7 summit in France this June, sparking tensions with the United States. Initially blaming Washington for pressure on Paris, Pretoria later backtracked, emphasising ongoing diplomatic engagement. South Africa said on Thursday it has»»»
Oil jumps, stocks drop on uncertainty over US-Iran talks
London: Oil prices jumped and equities slid yesterday as hopes for a peace deal between the US and Iran wavered after Tehran rejected Washington’s bid to wind down the nearly four-week war. Markets had been buoyed this week by US President Donald Trump’s announcement that strikes targeting Iran’s e»»»
Middle East war live: Iran launches strikes on Israel and Gulf sites
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Friday they conducted missile and drone strikes the previous day against targets in Israel and US-linked military facilities across the Gulf. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in France for a meeting of G7 foreign ministers as Washington faces mounting critici»»»
Strait of Hormuz: What's happening now, progress made so far
The assassination of the top Iranian regime's naval commander in Bandar Abbas has cast a long shadow over the ongoing Middle East conflict. As the world watches the war front with bated breath, one measure is beginning to stand above the noise: how many ships are willing to pass through the Strait »»»
G7 wants 'lasting peace and stability' in Middle East, France's foreign minister says
G7 nations want to "create the conditions for lasting peace and stability" in the Middle East, France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said at a two-day conference outside Paris on Thursday. The talks aim to narrow differences with the US on the Middle East war. France's foreig»»»
Trump Moves Deadline for Striking Iran Energy Sites
US President Donald Trump has pushed back his deadline for strikes on Iran's energy assets, saying talks on ending the war were "going very well" as Israel announced fresh strikes on Tehran early Friday. As the conflict that has roiled energy markets nears its second month, US Secretary of State Ma»»»
Business - SpaceX reportedly set to launch IPO valuing firm at $1.75 trillion
Elon Musk's profitable rocket and satellite internet company SpaceX is reportedly preparing to raise $75 billion on public equity markets as its subsidiary xAI burns cash. But first: a pair of US court verdicts against social media giants could signal the sector's Big Tobacco moment, and France's f»»»
The Debate - Winding down or spinning out of control? Trump's mixed signals on Iran rattle traditional allies
As G-Seven foreign ministers root for the offramp in the Iran war, François Picard’s panel weighs the damage done to the region, to the world economy and to transatlantic trust. From Donald Trump’s threats against NATO allies to France denying it disinvited South Africa from next June’s G7 summit t»»»
Eye on Africa - South Africa disinvited from G7 in France
In tonight's edition, South Africa says France rescinded President Cyril Ramaphosa's invitation to the G7 Leaders Summit in June, alleging Paris bent to the demands of the US. Also, Ethiopia steps up its bid to join the World Trade Organization, over 2 decades on since applying for accession.And&nb»»»
Germany FM Says 'Encouraging' if US Speaking Directly to Iran
Germany's foreign minister Thursday said it was encouraging if the United States was talking directly to Iran to end the war in the Middle East, but Washington should make its intentions clear. "I hear that there are signs that the US is speaking directly to Iran. I think that this is encouraging a»»»
Three scenarios for a post-Trump world
“The old world is dying,” Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci wrote in 1930, “and the new world struggles to be born.” His Marxist convictions notwithstanding, Gramsci would feel at home in the Trumpian age. The old world, in this case, is the international order that the United States built in the»»»
Canada corporate bosses should speak 'both official languages': FM
Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, France: All Canadian leaders, including corporate bosses, should speak both official languages of English and French, the foreign minister said Thursday, after the Air Canada CEO failed to issue a condolence message in French for a fatal airport disaster. Two pilots were »»»
G7 Meets in France to Narrow Transatlantic Iran Split
Foreign ministers from the G7 meet outside Paris from Thursday with European nations and allies seeking to narrow differences with the US on the Middle East war while keeping other crises like Ukraine and Gaza high on the agenda. The two-day meeting of seven leading industrialized democracies at th»»»
INTERVIEW: EBRD eyes post-war investment surge in Ukraine but warns recovery path uncertain
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects strong long-term investor interest in Ukraine’s reconstruction but cautioned that large-scale foreign investment will depend on stability and sustained reforms after the war, Arvid Tuerkner, the bank’s managing director for Ukraine»»»
Why G7 Oil Price Math Doesn’t Add Up Without Russia
“Russia exports ~7M barrels of liquid hydrocarbons per day. Through the Hormuz Strait, now blocked – 20M barrels used to pass through. If Russian oil is removed from the global market, the crisis would intensify by half,” Russian National Energy Security Fund expert Igor Yushkov told Sputnik. That »»»
Rubio Plans Travel to France to Sell Iran War to Skeptical G7 Allies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this week to try to sell America’s skeptical Group of Seven allies on the strategy of the Iran war that has sent global fuel prices soaring, the State Department said Tuesday. Rubio will attend a G7 foreign ministers meeting near Versailles outsi»»»
From Berlin to Tokyo: Industrial giants face inflationary wave amid Hormuz tensions
Capitals, March 24 (SANA) As the military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is in its 25th day, the circle of impact is widening to strike at the core of the global economy. Severe disruptions in energy supplies and a rapid acceleration in prices are creating a volatile environme»»»
Israeli Aggression Against Lebanon Continues: Martyrs in Bshamoun, Tyre District, and East of Sidon
The Israeli aggression against Lebanon continued on Tuesday, with airstrikes and drone attacks across multiple regions leaving several civilians dead and wounded, according to Lebanese health authorities and local media. The Lebanese Ministry of Health’s Emergency Operations Center reported that an»»»
Lebanon: President Aoun, Speaker Berri Review Latest Developments in Israeli Aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanon: President Aoun, Speaker Berri Review Latest Developments in Israeli Aggression 23-03-2026 13:19 PM Lebanese President Joseph Aoun »»»
Shipping billionaire sails into war: Meet George Prokopiou, how his ships brave the Hormuz
As missiles light up the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions, most shipowners are rerouting fleets and hunkering down. One billionaire magnate defies the chaos — sailing straight into the firestorm. While his critics accuse him of profiteering, George Prokopiou, 79, the unyielding Greek tycoo»»»
Most Gulf and European ships likely blocked from Hormuz despite Iran's 'open to all' claim
Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except "enemy" ships would in practice exclude most countries in the Persian Gulf and many in Europe, Former steel CEO and energy Russian analyst Alexander Frolov said on March 22. »»»
Most Gulf and European ships likely blocked from Hormuz despite Iran's 'open to all' claim
Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except "enemy" ships would in practice exclude most countries in the Persian Gulf and many in Europe, Former steel CEO and energy Russian analyst Alexander Frolov said on March 22. »»»
Most Gulf and European ships likely blocked from Hormuz despite Iran's 'open to all' claim
Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except "enemy" ships would in practice exclude most countries in the Persian Gulf and many in Europe, Former steel CEO and energy Russian analyst Alexander Frolov said on March 22. »»»
Most Gulf and European ships likely blocked from Hormuz despite Iran's 'open to all' claim
Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except "enemy" ships would in practice exclude most countries in the Persian Gulf and many in Europe, Former steel CEO and energy Russian analyst Alexander Frolov said on March 22. »»»
Most Gulf and European ships likely blocked from Hormuz despite Iran's 'open to all' claim
Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except "enemy" ships would in practice exclude most countries in the Persian Gulf and many in Europe, Former steel CEO and energy Russian analyst Alexander Frolov said on March 22. »»»
Most Gulf and European ships likely blocked from Hormuz despite Iran's 'open to all' claim
Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except "enemy" ships would in practice exclude most countries in the Persian Gulf and many in Europe, Former steel CEO and energy Russian analyst Alexander Frolov said on March 22. »»»
Most Gulf and European ships likely blocked from Hormuz despite Iran's 'open to all' claim
Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except "enemy" ships would in practice exclude most countries in the Persian Gulf and many in Europe, Former steel CEO and energy Russian analyst Alexander Frolov said on March 22. »»»
Most Gulf and European ships likely blocked from Hormuz despite Iran's 'open to all' claim
Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except "enemy" ships would in practice exclude most countries in the Persian Gulf and many in Europe, Former steel CEO and energy Russian analyst Alexander Frolov said on March 22. »»»
Casualties as Iran Missiles Hit Tel Aviv, Surrounding Areas: Videos
Israeli casualties were reported on Sunday as Iran fired barrages of missiles towards the Zionist entity’s center. Israeli media reported on Sunday afternoon several missile impacts in Bat Yam and Holon. The video below shows impact of Iranian missile in Holon. “Damage was caused by apparent cluste»»»
'Eid Mubarak to all who call the UAE home': President’s SMS to residents wins hearts, inspires unity
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, extended warm Eid Al Fitr greetings to all residents and citizens of the UAE on Friday. The SMS, sent to mobile users nationwide, underscored the UAE’s unity, resilience, and community spirit during Eid. Residents welcomed th»»»
UAE dismantles Hezbollah-linked terror network targeting economy, arrests members – Ya Libnan
Share: Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s State Security Department has announced the dismantling of a terrorist network funded and directed by Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Iran, with its members arrested. Authorities said the group had been operating within the country under the cover of a fictitious commercial fron»»»
Israeli Aggression Continues: Fresh Raids and Crimes Against Lebanese Civilians
The Israeli aggression against Lebanon continued unabated on Thursday, with new airstrikes and artillery shelling targeting civilian areas across the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley, according to local reports. Al-Manar correspondent in the Bekaa reported that ene»»»
US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s gas fields change the Middle East conflict from “disruption” to “destruction”
A joint attack by Israel and the US on Iran's Asaluyeh gas plant takes the crisis in the Persian Gulf to a worry crescendo more than three weeks into the war on the Islamic Republic's structures. Asaluyeh&n»»»