The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan informed President Sadyr Japarov about the ongoing tense situation in the Middle East, the presidential press service reported. According to the statement, taking into account the current developments, the head of state instructed the Ministry of Foreig»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has ordered an investigation into the alleged wiretapping of Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto by at least one EU member state. The operation was aided by a Hungarian opposition journalist. The probe was announced on Monday, after the Washington Post and Politic»»»

New York's LaGuardia airport reopened at 2pm local time on Monday after an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck on a runway overnight, killing two pilots and injuring more than 40 people. US aviation investigators, assisted by their Canadian counterparts, opened a pr»»»

As Trump ratchets up the pressure on Cuba, Raul Rodriguez Castro – the grandson of Raul Castro – is said to be an emerging figure in dealings with the US administration on opening up the Cuban economy. As the US increases pressure on Cuba and the economic and humanitarian situation on the Isla»»»

The United States and TotalEnergies signed an agreement on Monday to end the French company's offshore US wind farm projects and redirect those funds towards fossil fuel production, with the US interior secretary saying the deal was worth nearly $1 billion. US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum made th»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue striking Iran and resumed hitting Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Monday after talks with US President Donald Trump. Earlier in the day, Trump backed off a threat to "obliterate" Iranian energy plants, citing progress in negotiations that »»»

The International Energy Agency warned that the US-Israeli war on Iran could trigger the worst energy crisis the world has ever seen. The warning comes after Iran on the weekend vowed to escalate its attacks on energy infrastructure across the Gulf region, following President Trump's 48-hour ultima»»»

Israeli forces destroyed bridges they said were used by Hezbollah to cross the key Litani river, north of the border. The attack has sparked concern that a large-scale Israeli ground invasion could be in the works, with the Lebanese president calling the bombing 'collective punishment' and 'a flagr»»»

Israel continues to bomb Lebanon as it tries to root out Hezbollah, which the president has called a collective punishment. After having destroyed several bridges linking southern Lebanon to the rest of the country, Israeli forces are 'advancing targeted ground operations' as they claim the operati»»»

President Donald Trump said Monday that the US was holding "productive" talks with Iranian officials, notably an unidentified Iranian leader. The speaker of Iran’s parliament speaker and the foreign ministry denied there had been any recent negotiations with the United States.  Trump's surpris»»»

US President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. will hold off on striking power plant strikes for five days, close near the end of the original forty-eight hour deadline. He also said the US and Iran were having 'very good' conversations - somet»»»

Donald Trump says the US and Iran had 'very good and productive talks' over the weekend. He also said the US would hold off on strikes on Iranian powerplants for five days, just as his initial 48-hour deadline was coming to an end. But the Iranian news agency says there has been no communication be»»»

President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. He had previously given a 48-deadline to Tehran, which would lead to strikes on Iranian power plants were the Strait not to reopen. The backtracking could have been encouraged by »»»

In a surprise U-turn, US President Donald Trump has extended a deadline he had given to Iran over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, adding five days to the initial 48-hour window. He had threatened to strike Iranian power plants were the Strait not to be reopened. For FRANCE 24's Philip Turle,»»»

Rewatch as Trump addresses the war in Iran at a press conference in Memphis.»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Nicholas Mulder, Assistant Professor at Cornell University and author of “The Economic Weapon: The Rise Of Sanctions As A Tool Of Modern War”, explains that "the Trump administration is particularly sensitive to pressure from the markets" and that "Iran has »»»

Another deadline day, another ultimatum, another surprise turn from the US president. The same Donald Trump who may or may not send ground troops to try and secure the Strait of Hormuz now affirming that his administration's talking with the Iranians and thus holding off on hitting critical infrast»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Nicholas Mulder, Assistant Professor at Cornell University and author of “The Economic Weapon: The Rise Of Sanctions As A Tool Of Modern War”, explains that "the Trump administration is particularly sensitive to pressure from the markets" and that "Iran has »»»

Passengers travelling through the UAE on March 24 are being advised to stay updated on flight schedules as unstable weather, regional developments and airline advisories continue to affect travel plans. From potential delays and schedule changes to fuel price updates and security developments, here»»»

Former French prime minister Lionel Jospin, a Socialist who led the government from 1997 to 2002, died on Sunday aged 88. Former French prime minister Lionel Jospin, a Socialist who introduced the 35-hour work week and civil partnerships for gay couples, has died aged 88, his family said Monda»»»

Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin passed away at the age of 88. Jospin was head ⁠of government under ​the centre-right President ‌Jacques Chirac from ‌1997 to ​2002 during cohabitation and embodied what he called the 'plural left'. FRANCE 24's Emily Boyle takes a look at early reactions to»»»

Franc has brought in its new generation of mayors, in a local election that was held with the 2027 presidential election in mind. The left succeeded in major cities including Paris, Lyon and Marseille but failed to conquer Toulouse. On the other hand, Nice swung to the far right.»»»

Despite predictions, French far-right party the National Rally failed to take over any major cities in the municipal elections, in a ballot considered to be a stress-test ahead of the 2027 presidential race. But overall, the results do not give any further clue as to who could succeed to President »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 23: France's municipal elections are all over the French front pages. International papers try to make sense of the results, as all sides seem to be claiming victory. Next, Hittler is elected as mayor of a small French town, beating out Zielinsky. Finally, the firs»»»

France's far-right National Rally (RN) failed to win control of any major ​city in Sunday's nationwide municipal election, a setback that gave hope to embattled mainstream parties ahead of next year's presidential election. Meanwhile, the socialist party won the vote in Paris and Marseille. But wha»»»

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Paul Smith, Head of Modern Languages at the University of Nottingham. He sees these municipal results not as a simple predictor of the presidential election, but as a revealing moment of political realignment across France. Lacking a single dominant force, these e»»»

Former French prime minister Lionel Jospin has died ages 88. The socialist was the father of the 35-hour work week and civil partnerships for gay couples, among other major social reforms. But he is also remembered for his loss in the first round of the 2002 presidential election against far-right »»»

Legendary French rugby player Serge Blanco successfully entered politics in Biarritz, a seaside town in the southwest where he established his athletic career, by winning the municipal election on Sunday. Blanco said he won because voters wanted "to be spoken to from the heart" and "respected". Fre»»»

Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Renaud Foucart, Economist, Senior Lecturer at Lancaster University. He observes a political landscape shaped less by ideology alone and more by geography and fragmentation. What these municipal elections reveal is not a clear national trajectory, but a mosaic of »»»

More than 600 people have died in Tehran since the start of the conflict with Israel and the United States, Mohammad Ismail Tavakkoli, head of the Tehran district's emergency services, said. "During this period [since the start of the conflict], 636 people have been killed, and 6,848 have been inju»»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi travelled to Washington hoping to strengthen ties with the United States. The visit turned into a delicate balancing act amid US President Donald Trump's growing pressure on allies to help the US in the Iran war. Yuka Royer discusses the visit with James Schof»»»

Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob on Sunday claimed victory after a tight parliamentary election, with near-final results showing his liberal party at 28.54 percent ahead of Janez Jansa’s conservatives at 28.17 percent. Authorities are probing whether an Israeli company was behind a video alleg»»»

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conceded defeat on Monday in a referendum which sought to overhaul the country's judiciary. The vote is a major blow to Meloni's far-right leadership, and could weaken her re-election chances next year.  Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conceded defea»»»

The European Commission said on Monday it was “greatly concerned” by reports Hungary’s foreign minister shared sensitive EU negotiation details with Russia. The Washington Post cited officials saying Peter Szijjarto briefed Sergei Lavrov during meetings. Szijjarto dismissed the report as “fake news»»»

Speaking at a campaign rally in Kecskemét on March 23, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary has reached a crossroads, arguing that the upcoming election will determine whether the country remains on a path of peace, sovereignty, and stability or shifts toward a pro-war direction backed by Bruss»»»

Around 200,000-250,000 Czechs rallied at the Letná plateau in Prague on March 21 against the policies of the ruling radical populist cabinet led by billionaire Prime Minister Andrej Babiš' Ano party, which they fear threaten democratic standards in the country.  »»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has warned that relations between the US and Europe are fracturing under Donald Trump’s policies, urging allies to “salvage what you can” of the transatlantic alliance, The Telegraph reported on March 22. »»»

The European Commission has announced that its trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc will provisionally enter into force on May 1, marking a crucial milestone for a pact that has divided European capitals and drawn fierce opposition from agricultural producers. »»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has warned that relations between the US and Europe are fracturing under Donald Trump’s policies, urging allies to “salvage what you can” of the transatlantic alliance, The Telegraph reported on March 22. »»»

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy (MEW) has deactivated seven overhead power lines after they were damaged by falling debris from air defence interceptions, state news agency KUNA reported. Also Read: US‑Israel war on Iran, Day 25: Netanyahu speaks with Trump as oil tops»»»

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on Monday announced a deal with the French energy company TotalEnergies that will refund nearly $1 billion in offshore wind farm lease fees so that it can be reinvested in fossil fuel production. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- The Tr»»»

1 of 4 | LaGuardia Airport opened Monday afternoon after an Air Canada plane collided with a truck on a runway Sunday night, killing the aircraft's two pilots and injuring dozens more. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- New York City's LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday af»»»

America may be a nation at war, but President Donald Trump's activities over the past few days have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing towards the surreal. On Friday, he said the US war against Iran was "winding down". By Saturday night, he had given Iran a 48-hour d»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Senate has voted to approve Senator Markwayne Mullin as the country's new head of the Department of Homeland Security. The 54-45 vote was the final step in a rapid approval process. Once sworn in, Mullin, a former mixed martial arts fighter with a fiery personality, will oversee »»»

Share: PHOTO- Streaks of light illuminate the sky during an interception attempt amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran By Gram Slattery, Maayan Lubell and Alexander Cornwell WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV, March 23 (Reuters) – Iran denied on Monday that it had engaged in negotiations with the Uni»»»

TradeAustraliaAustralia and EU strike free trade dealKate Hairsine with AFP, ReutersThe European Union and Australia have agreed on a sweeping new trade deal, compromising to boost exports in the face of global uncertainty over trade. https://p.dw.com/p/5AyHHAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albane»»»

In a rare direct appeal to the Iranian public, US Central Command chief, Admiral Brad Cooper, urged civilians to remain indoors amid US military operations, warning that Iranian regime forces are launching attacks from populated areas and placing ordinary people at risk. Speaking in an exclusive in»»»

The US Senate has voted to approve Senator Markwayne Mullin as the country's new head of the Department of Homeland Security. The 54-45 vote was the final step in a rapid approval process. Once sworn in, Mullin, a former mixed martial arts fighter with a fiery personality, will oversee the nation's»»»

Excise duty on petrol and diesel is set to be cut by the Irish government in a bid to help people with volatile prices caused by the war in the Middle East. From midnight on Wednesday until the end of May, excise duty on diesel will be reduced by 20 cent and petrol by 15 cent. The proposals, which »»»