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The Ukrainian president has hailed "historic" defence agreements with several Middle Eastern countries after his visit to the region last week. Volodymyr Zelensky has been seeking to capitalise on his military's drone-fighting prowess as countries like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia continue to come under attack from Iranian drones and missiles. The president has insisted that any deal ...
Paris' new mayor Emmanuel Grégoire officially started on March 30. His first promise has been to tackle child abuse in after-school programmes, an issue that was at the centre of the latest municipal elections. Emmanuel Grégoire was himself a victim of abuse in an after-school programme, which he made public last September. The issue is not specific to Paris - cases have appeared all over France. ...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said he signed "historic" agreements with countries in the Middle East last week, including sharing Ukrainian expertise on downing drones as Iranian strikes continue to target Gulf countries. Ukraine has previously proposed an exchange of its drone interceptors for the Gulf's air defence missiles.
This week on arts24 we welcome on set Italian electro pop artist Gaia Banfi, whose new album "La Maccaia" takes us to the Gulf of Genoa. We also have a chat with psych rock Breton band Komodor and check out Arlo Parks' long-awaited third album "Ambiguous Desire".
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Michael Knights, Adjunct Fellow at The Washington Institute and Head of Research at Horizon Engage. He examines the evolving military dynamics between the US and Iran, focusing on the operational possibilities available to US forces and the structural resilience of Iran’s defence strategy. According to Knights, decisive, large-scale invasions are highly unlikely....
Iran continues to cut off the strait of Hormuz as it retaliates for the US and Israel's campaign against the Islamic Republic. The strategy has been effective as it piles pressure on the United States to the end the war, with global energy prices continuing to soar. Over 80% of oil and gas typically passing through the Strait of Hormuz heads for Asia.
Israel renewed its bombardment of Beirut's southern suburbs on March 30 while continuing air strikes on Lebanon's south, one of which targeted an army checkpoint and killed a soldier. In south Lebanon, where state media reported a series of Israeli air strikes, the Lebanese army said one of its soldiers was killed and others wounded in an attack on one of its checkpoints in the Tyre region. FRANCE...
More than 80% of the crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) that passes through Strait of Hormuz heads to Asia. With the war in the Middle East giving no sign of slowing, many parts of Southeast Asia have suffered fuel supply difficulties. Now, policymakers in the Asia-Pacific region are facing their toughest test since the COVID-19 pandemic. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi takes a closer...
President Donald Trump said he wanted to take Iran’s oil and suggested US troops could seize the country’s Kharg Island export hub, even as he added in comments published on March 30 that a deal with Tehran to end the war “could be made fairly quickly.” The buildup has since been confirmed by the New York Times, who says hundreds of commandos have arrived in the Middle East. Iran has dismissed the...
A Franco-American jazz and soul singer has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her love for music and her deep reservations of streaming platforms like Spotify. China Moses is the daughter of jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater and director Gilbert Moses. Her latest album is called "It's complicated". She spoke to us in Perspective about how her music is published, staying off most streaming devices.
US President Donald Trump says Iran has agreed to let 20 ships through the Strait of Hormuz - a sign, according to him, that talks with Tehran are moving forward. But he has also signalled to the US possibly taking over Kharg island, and a regional US military build-up has triggered concern of ground operations. But read the story the other way around, says FRANCE 2's Douglas Herbert, and you'll f...
US and Israeli strikes on Iran continue over a month after the joint campaign began. Washington is mulling a ground offensive to seize Iran's nuclear stockpile, which would be one of the riskiest in US history. Thousands of American army personnel arriving in the region over the weekend, as Trump also signalled to a possible seizure of Kharg island.
With just months to go before the World Cup, Mexico is making headlines for the grip that criminal organisations still hold over parts of the country. The killing of drug lord El Mencho, during a special forces operation in late February, has sparked a surge of violence nationwide. But President Claudia Sheinbaum insists the necessary security measures will be in place to protect football fans and...
Air China has restarted direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang after a six-year hiatus, just weeks after the resumption of train services between the capitals. Travel between the East Asian neighbours had been heavily restricted when strict border closures were imposed in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The United States and Israel kept up their attacks on March 30 on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent ceasefire talks. But according to FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah, based in Tehran, Iranian authorities do not take statements from Trump seriously. He also tells us about strikes on the capital city. Donald Trump has also suggested that the US could take Iran's Kharg Isla...
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 30: Papers discuss the use of artificial intelligence in war and the ethics behind it. Staying with AI, German actress Collien Fernandes says Germany is a haven for perpetrators, after she revealed her husband has been sharing deepfake porn of her. Next: a story about squatters living in Gangnam, the richest part of Seoul. Finally, scientists have mapped the nerves of ...
Since 2013, house purchase and rental prices have soared across Europe. With rents skyrocketing, rental supply shrinking and properties being diverted towards short-term holiday lets, the European Union has just adopted an affordable housing plan and appointed a housing commissioner to address the issue.
The humanitarian crisis in Southern Lebanon is reaching a breaking point. As Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms plans to expand a military 'buffer zone' along the border, sweeping evacuation orders south of the Litani River have already forced over a million people to flee. Yet, thousands remain trapped behind the frontlines. Our correspondents, Mélina Huet and Achraf Abid, joined a rare humanitari...
More American forces are reaching the Middle East. Before their arrival, the U.S. military had already built up the largest American force in the region in more than 20 years. While State Secretary Marco Rubio said US objectives could be met without ground operations, President Donald Trump later said he would like to seize Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export point. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar loo...
Almost surreal images showing bright red and orange skies are coming out of Australia. This meteorological phenomenon is caused by the passage of a powerful cyclone sweeping along the west coast. It is a rare sight, but known to happen during major sandstorms or dust storms. This red Australian sky is also one of the effects of soil drought, something that could occur more often because of climate...
Almost surreal images are coming out from Australia showing bright red and orange skies. This is the result of a meteorological phenomenon caused by the passage of a powerful cyclone sweeping along the west coast. It is rare, but it’s known to happen during major sandstorms or dust storms. This red Australian sky is also one of the effects of soil drought, something that could occur more often be...
Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Dr. Roya Boroumand, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran. According to Dr. Boroumand, Iran's transnational repression began in the aftermath of the 1979 revolution. Over time, this strategy has adapted, becoming more technologically mediated, and more globally embedded. It serves multiple functions for the...
A Russian oil tanker is poised to deliver some much-needed crude oil to Cuba. The Anatoly Kolodkin is expected to dock in the western port of Matanzas imminently, according to shipping tracker MarineTraffic. This comes after Donald Trump appears to have reversed the US blockade of the island nation. Following the US' arrest of Nicolas Maduro, Havana had found itself increasingly isolated, with Was...
Israel’s parliament on March 30 passed its annual budget in a marathon overnight session, ensuring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government can complete its term until the fall. The opposition slammed the budget for increasing funding to Israel's ultra-Orthodox communities at a time when the country is facing soaring costs over its war in Iran. Meanwhile, Netanyahu has announced the ope...
Israel and Iran have continued their attacks on each other with the Israeli military striking targets in Tehran and The Islamic Republic's revolutionary guards said they hit an industrial complex in southern Israel. These latest attacks come despite attempts at dialogue. Pakistan said on March 29 that it will soon host talks between the U.S. and Iran, though there was no immediate word from Washin...
France's football team comes back from the US with two victories under its belt. Warm-up matches against Brazil and Colombia allowed the players to get used to the terrain ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Trainer Didier Deschamps was able to see his team in action, and work out any adjustments needed, before they compete. The final line-up is set to be revealed by Deschamps on May 14th.
French investigators suspect that the Iranian state is behind the attempted attack on Bank of America in Paris on March 29. Three suspects, all minors, area now in police custody, including those who attempted to detonate the explosive device. The Minister of the Interior suspects that the operation was carried out by intermediaries acting on behalf of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he has instructed an expansion of Israel's operations in southern Lebanon. This, as Israeli forces continue to target the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. And with the Lebanese government now saying 1,200 people have been killed in the country due to fighting that began at the start of March.
U.S. President Donald Trump has raised the idea of American forces seizing Iran’s Kharg Island, its main oil terminal in the Persian Gulf. This comes as US-Israeli strikes hit residential areas and other non-military targets in Tehran over the weekend. Iran has targeted industrial hubs in the region. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah tells us more from Tehran.
