Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing at the start of a visit focused on energy security. While Xi hailed his country's "unyielding" ties with Russia, Putin praised the "unprecedentedly high level" of bilateral cooperation despite "unfavourab»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Paranjoy Guha-Thakurta, Indian journalist, investigative author and filmmaker. He offers a sweeping critique of the nexus between oligarchic wealth, political power, and weakened institutional accountability in contemporary India. Drawing on the allegations sur»»»

Fuel prices in Bulgaria may be heading toward a phase of convergence between gasoline and diesel, according to industry commentary on the current market dynamics, Nova TV reports. Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov from the Association of Bulgarian Traders, Producers, Importers and Transporters of Fuels said t»»»

G7 finance ministers and central bankers have wrapped up their two-day meetings in Paris as the war in Iran and the energy crisis continue to weigh on the global economy. Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis, who represented the 21-member euro area in the talks, told FRANCE 24's François Picard»»»

Transport companies in BiH expressed satisfaction over the opening of the new border crossing in Gradiška and the normalization of the flow of goods, as this directly reduces the enormous operational losses of transport and logistics companies, Velibor Peulić, coordinator of the Logistics BiH Conso»»»

Three oil tankers – two Chinese and one South Korean – crossed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, according to maritime tracking data, as Iran threatened to open “new fronts” if the US resumed strikes. President Donald Trump is set to attend the G7 summit in France next month, despite tensions between»»»

In tonight's edition: The World Health Organization is warning that it's unlikely the Ebola outbreak will be over in the next two months. Also, a Kenyan transport strike triggered by rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war is paused after causing four deaths and major economic disru»»»

In this edition of Entre Nous, we explore the rapidly expanding market of non-alcoholic wine. Amanda Thomson, founder and CEO of Noughty, speaks to FRANCE 24 about the factors driving the sector’s success and explains why alcohol-free wine is creating excitement among consumers. A programme pr»»»

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that “foreign forces” could not decide the future of the democratic island, days after US President Donald Trump suggested arms sales to Taiwan could be used as leverage in talks with China. Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory and has threatened»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said he held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, during which he raised the issue of lifting visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens traveling to the United States. He said he expects the matter to be examined as a priority. Radev also noted that he »»»

Deputy Prime Minister for European Funds Management Atanas Pekanov said the government will block any increase in water prices this year, even if such adjustments are linked to obligations under European regulations. Speaking to journalists during the seventeenth edition of the Green and Energy For»»»

The parliamentary debate over proposed changes to the National Assembly’s rules of procedure has exposed a deep political divide in Bulgaria, with the ruling “Progressive Bulgaria” defending the reforms as efficiency-driven, while opposition forces warn they could weaken democratic oversight and li»»»

Economist Rumen Galabinov believes Bulgaria has entered a new economic phase after joining the eurozone and is already positioning itself among the bloc’s fastest-growing economies. Speaking about the country’s outlook following the adoption of the euro on January 1, he described the transition as »»»

The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it was withdrawing some 5,000 troops from Europe. File Photo by Sgt. Stephen P. Perez/U.S. Army/UPI | License Photo May 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. military announced it is withdrawing thousands of troops from Europe and delaying the deployment of thousands »»»

Work to pump out water and clean up residential areas affected by heavy rainfall has been fully completed in Aravan district of Osh region. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. According to the ministry, on the previous day, May 19, at approximately 10:30 p.m., in Dos»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Rex Li, Research Affiliate of Lau China Institute and Professor of International Relations at the School of Global Affairs King's College London, says that Vladimir Putin has been "warmly welcomed by Chinese leaders" compared to Donald Trump, explaining that "Ru»»»

Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday the International Criminal Court prosecutor had sought an arrest warrant against him, blaming the Palestinian Authority for the move. Smotrich said Israel would respond by ordering the evacuation of the Palestinian Bedou»»»

EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal early on Wednesday to implement the bloc’s trade pact with the United States, ending months of wrangling over the accord as President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs unless it was approved by July 4. The compromise followed late-night negotiations»»»

The US Internal Revenue Service will not pursue President Donald Trump, his family or the Trump Organisation for back taxes under an agreement announced by the Justice Department on Tuesday. Trump, his sons Eric and Donald Jr., and the Trump Organisation sued the IRS in January over leaked tax retu»»»

A 56-year-old woman died after falling into an open maintenance hole on a busy Midtown Manhattan street, New York police and utility officials said on Tuesday, as authorities investigated how the incident occurred. The woman fell into the hole after parking her SUV near Fifth Avenue and East 52nd S»»»

Waving Union Jacks, tens of thousands of supporters of far-right activist Tommy Robinson descended on London’s streets last Saturday for a rally known as “Unite The Kingdom.” Addressing the crowd, Robinson said “we are here in our millions”, and his supporters followed suit online, sharing ima»»»

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate political allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were unfairly prosecuted under the Biden administration. Blanche, testifying before a Senate committee, came under repeate»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies in London, says that "there is a very huge mismatch not just between the expectations of the Iranians and the Americans, but also among Gulf Arab »»»

DUBAI — The UAE is to fast-track construction of a new oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, official media said on Friday, after the Middle East war crippled exports through the vital waterway.The West-East Pipeline will double state oil giant ADNOC's capacity through Fujairah port and is e»»»

President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States may strike Iran again, but Tehran's army threatened to open "new fronts" if he went ahead. In the capital, Iranian authorities held mass public weddings for couples who signed up to a state-sponsored scheme declaring their readiness to sa»»»

A California court ruled on Monday that Elon Musk has waited too long to file a lawsuit against OpenAI's leadership accusing them of misleading the public about their plans to transform the once charity into a for-profit entity. Also in the business news this Tuesday, Standard Chartered cuts thousa»»»

STRASBOURG, France — The European Union will release emergency funds to help farmers deal with soaring fertiliser costs caused by the Iran war, under plans to support the sector unveiled Tuesday.Brussels has been under pressure to take action to blunt the impact of the Middle East crisis on agricul»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Capital and Investment Fund (JCIF) on Tuesday announced the official launch of Manara Ventures, an investment fund valued at JD50 million ($70.5 million) aimed at supporting high-potential Jordanian technology and innovation companies.The fund, which is registered in Abu Dhabi Gl»»»

Rewatch as Trump addresses Cuba and the war in Iran amid stalled talks between Washington and Tehran, and analysis from FRANCE 24.»»»

Police were investigating a shooting in the US state of California as a hate crime on May 19 after a pair of teenage gunmen killed three people at a mosque&nbs»»»

President Donald Trump is targeting one of his strongest critics within the Republican Party: Representative Thomas Massie, currently running in a primary race in Kentucky. The contest has become the most expensive US House of representatives p»»»

After issuing thinly veiled threats against Iran over the weekend, US President Trump appeared to strike a different tone on May 18. He described ongoing peace talks wit»»»

Washington and Tehran continued to trade threats Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he could launch a fresh assault on Iran if a deal wasn't forthcoming in the next few days. The Islamic Republic in return warned it was prepared to open up "new fronts" in the event of a renewed US attack.»»»

A car bomb that exploded outside a defence ministry building in Damascus Tuesday killed one Syrian soldier and wounded at least 18 people, authorities said. No group has yet claimed to be responsible for the attack. One Syrian soldier was ​killed and at least 18 people were wounded by a car ​bomb ‌»»»

In Kenya, a deadly transportation strike has been suspended for a week, according to the nation's interior minister. He announced that this pause would allow negotiatons to continue and calm unrest and violence during the strike. This after four people were killed in protests across the country.»»»

Some 175 militants belonging to the Islamic State (IS) group were killed in joint Nigerian-US strikes in Nigeria's northeast in recent days, both militaries said Tuesday. Washington sent troops to the West African nation in February as armed groups stepped up their attacks on communities across the»»»

French senators have unanimously passed a bill allowing for the remains of people who were exhibited in colonial-era “human zoos” in Paris to be returned to their ancestral lands in French Guiana, on the northeast coast of South America. The draft law meets a long»»»

French artist JR is preparing to take over one of the most iconic bridges in Paris. The public art project will be open to the public from June 6-28. But »»»

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is visiting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, less than a week after US President Donald Trump's high-profile visit. The talks are likely to be dominated by the trade relations between the two countries, with China presenting a lifeline for sanctioned Russia. FRA»»»

Since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been subject to Western sanctions. As a result, it has deepened its relationship with China, whether it is in terms of oil or dual-use technology, which help Russia lead its war in Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley looks at how dependent on i»»»

Show of strength or show of weakness? Days after Donald Trump left Beijing, Vladimir Putin’s turn in the Chinese capital, where the Russian president can boast that unlike his U-S counterpart, he’ll be signing actual business deals. But the biggest one may have to wait. Xi Jinping in no hurry »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and "long-time good friend" Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by Donald Trump. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.»»»

Ukraine is increasingly using mid and long range drones that are successfully hitting targets inside Russia. After hundreds of drones were sent towards multiple regions over the weekend, Ukraine says it is effectively hampering Russian capacities.»»»

Finance ministers from the G7 group of advanced economies were unanimous on the need to take on global trade imbalances, according to the statement released Tuesday following a second day of Paris talks. But the US decision to extend a waiver on sanctions against Russia in the wake of the US-Israel»»»

Sweden's government said Tuesday that it would buy four new frigates from France's Naval Group as part of a rearmament effort launched after the war in Ukraine and its accession to NATO in 2024. "This is one of the largest Swedish defence investments since the Gripen fighter jet was introduced in t»»»

Amanda Thomson, a former BBC correspondent turned award-winning entrepreneur with a Champagne taste for innovation, founded Noughty, a premium alcohol-free wine brand, in 2019. She set out to redefine one of France’s most cherished institutions with a deceptively radical premise: offering wine love»»»

The eldest son of Spanish clothing empire Mango's founder Isak Andic, Jonathan Andic, was released on Tuesday after posting one million euros' bail following his arrest as part of a murder inquiry into his father's 2024 death. Jonathan was alone with his 71-year-old billionaire father when the clot»»»

Summer travel along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast is getting a boost as Bulgaria Air reactivates its seasonal Sofia-Burgas route, offering a fast air link between the capital and the seaside city. The first flights are scheduled to begin on June 5, initially operating up to four times per week. From J»»»

The fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) will take place on June 16–18, 2026 just as the government floated the Uzbekistan National Investment Fund (UzNIF) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) that will bring the investment story to the global investment community. Uzbekistan is boomi»»»

CultureUnited States of America$181.2 million Pollock shatters auction record at Christie'sJon Shelton with AFP, dpaThe work from the collection of publishing magnate S.I. Newhouse led auction week at Christie's in New York. The canvas was included in a billion dollar sale. https://p.dw.com/p/5E0jS»»»