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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in the Middle East: Donald Trump's ultimatum to the mullahs threatens to provoke a new escalation of tensions

Donald Trump's ultimatum to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz raises fears of escalated hostilities in the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

"It is the history of humanity that is affected": with the war in the Middle East, heritage is in great danger

The ongoing Middle Eastern conflict poses a severe threat to historical heritage in Iran, Israel, and Lebanon, with significant damage already recorded.

Mar 22 • 16:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Iran threatens to target strategic infrastructures after Trump's ultimatum

Iran has issued threats towards key Middle Eastern infrastructure in response to President Trump's ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 22 • 04:57 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Donald Trump authorizes the sale and delivery of Iranian oil stored on ships

Donald Trump has authorized the sale and delivery of Iranian oil stored on ships to mitigate rising energy prices related to the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 21 • 09:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: Direct Flights from Paris Reinforced to Mauritius and the Seychelles

Air Mauritius and Air Seychelles are strengthening their direct flight connections to France in response to Middle Eastern airspace closures affecting transit routes.

Mar 20 • 08:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

An American fighter jet F-35 hit by suspected fire from Iran during a combat mission

An American F-35 fighter jet was reportedly hit by suspected Iranian fire during a combat mission, requiring an emergency landing at a Middle Eastern base.

Mar 19 • 19:12 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in the Middle East: 'The signal from the Iranians is clear: if you want escalation, we can continue'

The article discusses the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict, highlighting recent Iranian strikes and the retaliatory actions of Israel and Iran.

Mar 19 • 15:14 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

To lower prices, the United States could lift sanctions on Iranian oil stored on ships

The US is considering lifting sanctions on Iranian oil stored on ships to alleviate rising energy prices driven by Middle Eastern conflicts.

Mar 19 • 13:42 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Bank of Japan expects that the surge in oil prices will drive inflation

The Bank of Japan warns that rising oil prices, influenced by Middle Eastern conflicts, are likely to escalate inflation despite a current moderation in food prices.

Mar 19 • 03:31 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"It's impossible to find gas. If this continues, I'm going to have to close": in India, the Middle Eastern war forces the population back to firewood

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing severe gas shortages in India, forcing many establishments to revert to using firewood for cooking.

Mar 18 • 13:21 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in the Middle East: CMA CGM establishes 'alternative road corridors' to bypass the Strait of Hormuz

CMA CGM has announced the establishment of alternative transportation corridors to bypass the blocked Strait of Hormuz, ensuring ongoing trade with its Middle Eastern clients.

Mar 17 • 13:54 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Captured by Iran, Donald Trump postpones his visit to China

Donald Trump has postponed his planned visit to China due to ongoing tensions with Iran, highlighting the precarious nature of U.S.-China relations amid Middle Eastern conflicts.

Mar 17 • 07:50 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The West in the Crosshairs of Hormuz – Greece, France, and the Reluctant

Greece, France, and Cyprus discussed the formation of a naval defense force to secure vital maritime trade routes during a summit in Paphos, highlighting the urgency of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 17 • 04:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

A woman and a child killed in Afghanistan by Pakistani shells, according to authorities

A woman and a child were killed in eastern Afghanistan by Pakistani shells, raising the civilian death toll to 18 in a week amid ongoing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Mar 16 • 07:17 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Undercover in Iran: How French spies gather Intelligence in the Middle East

The article explores how French intelligence operatives work undercover in Iran to collect information on Middle Eastern dynamics.

Mar 15 • 09:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

France's Rejection - Directly After Trump's Appeal

France has declined President Trump's request for naval assistance in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the defensive nature of its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean.

Mar 14 • 22:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Soldier killed in Iraq: how many soldiers has France lost in this theater of operations?

Chief warrant officer Arnaud Frion was killed in Iraq by a drone, marking the first French military death since the start of the Middle Eastern war on February 28.

Mar 13 • 17:14 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in Ukraine: a Russian strike kills three people in a bus in the East

A Russian missile strike in eastern Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, primarily targeting a bus, and has left several others injured.

Mar 13 • 12:06 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'

Donald Trump advised Iran's football team against attending the World Cup due to safety concerns amidst ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts.

Mar 12 • 15:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

For Donald Trump, oil prices come after the need to stop Iran

Donald Trump emphasizes that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons is more important than rising oil prices amid a Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 12 • 14:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: Air France and KLM increase their long-haul fares in response to rising fuel prices

Air France and KLM are raising their long-haul ticket prices by an average of €50 for economy class due to soaring fuel costs driven by the Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 12 • 14:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in Ukraine: Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev announces a "productive meeting" with American negotiators in Florida

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev reported a productive meeting with American negotiators in Florida, following the U.S. lifting certain sanctions on Russian oil amid rising prices tied to the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 12 • 07:45 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Drone strike hits Goma killing aid worker and civilians

A drone strike in Goma, eastern DRC, resulted in the deaths of a French aid worker and several civilians.

Mar 11 • 21:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

The British warship HMS Dragon has set sail for the Eastern Mediterranean

The British warship HMS Dragon has embarked on a journey to the Eastern Mediterranean following a drone attack on a military base in Cyprus.

Mar 10 • 18:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

The aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is heading to the Mediterranean to face the threat from Iran

The French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has been deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean as part of a broader naval response to rising tensions related to the conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran.

Mar 10 • 12:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: Airline SAS to temporarily raise prices

The Scandinavian airline SAS has announced a temporary increase in ticket prices due to soaring jet fuel costs amid the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 10 • 09:49 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Greece-France: The willing move forward in the Eastern Mediterranean

Greece and France strengthen their military cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean, emphasizing their commitment to European defense autonomy and the protection of Cyprus.

Mar 10 • 04:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: Onboard the Charles de Gaulle, Emmanuel Macron at the Forefront of European Defense

French President Emmanuel Macron is aboard the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to spearhead international efforts in securing maritime routes amid the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 9 • 19:09 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Macron wants to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

France and allied countries are preparing a 'defensive' mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade route that has been nearly closed due to Middle Eastern conflicts.

Mar 9 • 16:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Emmanuel Macron bets on the security of the Mediterranean: "When Cyprus is attacked, Europe is attacked"

Emmanuel Macron emphasizes the need for Mediterranean security during a visit to Cyprus, following recent drone attacks from Iran.

Mar 9 • 15:35 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Venezuela: 'At night, the east of the country is brighter than Caracas because of gas flaring'

Venezuela's eastern region is significantly illuminated at night due to gas flaring, a practice that has adverse environmental and health implications.

Mar 9 • 13:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: Michel-Édouard Leclerc calls on refiners to 'explain' the surge in fuel prices

Michel-Édouard Leclerc has urged refiners to clarify the reasons behind the recent spike in fuel prices amid the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 9 • 12:06 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Hezbollah reports clash with overnight Israeli raid in east Lebanon

Hezbollah has reported a clash with Israeli forces following an overnight raid in eastern Lebanon.

Mar 9 • 11:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Violent Fighting in Lebanon Where an Israeli Commando Operation is Underway

Violent clashes have erupted in eastern Lebanon as Israeli commandos are reportedly conducting operations near the Syrian border.

Mar 9 • 00:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

France: Macron communicates with Presidents Trump and Pezechkian

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke today with US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezechkian ahead of his visit to Cyprus to enhance security in the eastern Mediterranean.

Mar 8 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

In pictures: International Women's Day rallies around the world

International Women's Day saw global rallies advocating for women's rights and denouncing gender-based discrimination and violence, alongside protests against the Middle Eastern conflicts.

Mar 8 • 15:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Macron in Cyprus on Monday – Meeting with Christodoulides and Mitsotakis

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Cyprus on Monday to express France's solidarity with Nicosia after recent attacks linked to the Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 8 • 10:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Macron's visit to Cyprus tomorrow - Meeting with Christodoulides and Mitsotakis

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Cyprus to express France's solidarity following drone and missile attacks linked to the Middle East crisis.

Mar 8 • 10:14 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Israel strikes eastern Lebanese town: At least 16 killed in raids on Nabi Chit

Israeli airstrikes on the eastern Lebanese town of Nabi Chit killed at least 26 people, amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.

Mar 7 • 10:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In the Light of Middle Eastern Upheaval, Shocked Brits Discover the Weakness of the Iconic Royal Navy

The British public is alarmed by the Royal Navy's inability to quickly deploy naval resources to the Eastern Mediterranean amid escalating tensions in the region.

Mar 7 • 07:15 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Zelensky visits eastern front as Ukraine and Russia complete POW swap

Ukrainian President Zelensky visited frontline troops to oversee a prisoner-of-war exchange between Ukraine and Russia involving 1,000 soldiers.

Mar 6 • 22:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: France Completes Its Deployment in the Mediterranean with a Helicopter Carrier

In response to the Middle Eastern conflict, France has decided to deploy an amphibious helicopter carrier to the Mediterranean to bolster its military presence in the region.

Mar 6 • 16:22 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Germany warns against a collapse of Iran and uncontrolled migratory wave

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has issued a warning regarding a potential collapse of Iran, which could lead to an uncontrolled migratory influx into the country amid ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts.

Mar 6 • 14:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: Sébastien Lecornu to Gather Political Parties at Matignon on Wednesday

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to meet political party leaders at Matignon to discuss the Middle Eastern conflict and France's stance on the matter.

Mar 6 • 12:04 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Mine collapses in eastern Congo, with official death toll disputed by M23 rebels

A mine collapse in eastern Congo has resulted in a disputed death toll between local authorities and the M23 rebel group.

Mar 6 • 11:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in Iran: The deadly bombing of a girls' school may have originated from the United States, according to an investigation

A report suggests that a deadly bombing of a girls' school in Iran, which killed over 150 children, may have been executed by American forces on the first day of the Middle Eastern war.

Mar 6 • 10:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

French Aircraft Carrier Arrives Tomorrow, Additional UK Fighters... Europe Gathers Firepower in the Middle East

A French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is set to arrive in the eastern Mediterranean as European nations increase their military presence in the region amidst escalating tensions due to the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran.

Mar 6 • 03:06 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Mine collapse in eastern Congo leaves 200 dead

At least 200 people are reported dead following a coltan mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mar 5 • 21:26 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

US and Middle East countries seek Ukraine's support in drone protection

The US and Middle Eastern nations are looking for Ukraine's assistance in strengthening their drone defense systems.

Mar 5 • 20:49 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

War in the Middle East: Iran under heavy attack

The article discusses the ongoing military actions against Iran amid the broader Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 5 • 15:29 UTC

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