The US agreed to withdraw more than 1,000 military troops from Niger, changing the strategy of its presence in West Africa.(AFP) The US agreed on Friday to withdraw more than 1,000 troops from Niger, officials said, shifting its position in West Africa where the country hosts a major drone base. Deputy Foreign Minister Kurt Campbell … Read more
Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu(AFP) RUSSIA says Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu discussed potential talks on the Ukraine conflict during a rare phone call on Wednesday, a claim immediately rejected by Paris. The unexpected call, which Moscow claims was initiated by France, marks a rare example of high-level contact between the two … Read more
He gives his amazing instrument a new life, new colors, a new repertoire, new emotions, sometimes very violent, and the public – a new musical experience. De Maistre’s playing combines power with sophistication, elegance with sensuality. That is why he performs in the best halls and with the best orchestras in the world, receives international … Read more
French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu(AFP) FRANCE denies sending ammunition to Israel to massacre Gaza residents. However, there is evidence that suggests the Marseille-based company Eurolinks sold M27 components to Israel. The material in the form of pieces of metal is used to combine rifle cartridges into machine gun ammunition belts. This information is based on … Read more
The newspaper Le Monde (paid access) writes (French and in English) that military assistance of 3 billion euros per year for Ukraine, provided for in the agreement on guarantees of support signed on February 16, creates a headache for the country’s government: it is forced to cut costs on other items and resort to various … Read more
President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva celebrate the launch of Brazil’s third submarine.(AFP) PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron and colleague Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva celebrated Wednesday the launch of Brazil’s third French-designed submarine. The submarine will help secure the country’s vast coastline, the so-called “Blue Amazon.” The two men stressed the … Read more
Danielle Collins managed to advance to the semifinals of the Miami Open after beating Caroline Garcia with a score of 6-3, 6-2. (AFP) TENNIS player Danielle Collins beat Caroline Garcia to advance to the semifinals of the Miami Open with a convincing 6-3, 6-2 win over the French player, Wednesday (27/3). Garcia came into the … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron says a Western ground operation in Ukraine may be necessary in the future(AFP) French PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron said in an interview published on Saturday evening that a Western ground operation in Ukraine may be necessary “at some point”, days after meeting with the leaders of Germany and Poland. Last month, Macron … Read more