47 countries to attend 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to deliver this year’s keynote speech on the evening of May 30, the first time a European leader will give the keynote address at…
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French authorities set to investigate harassment of South Korean livestreamer in Toulouse
The incident occurred on May 7, when Yoo Yoon-jin, a South Korean content creator was livestreaming a walk, when a man on an electric scooter approached her from behind, shouting,…
French Navy aircraft carrier visits Singapore as part of 5-month mission in region
The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, is docked at RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base together with the frigates Alsace and Forbin as part of the French…
Philippines eyes sea drills with France, Italy, UK
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. made the announcement as the Philippines, United States and Canada held the 7th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative…
Dominique Pelicot jailed for 20 years in landmark French rape case that horrified the world
All the Frenchman’s 50 co-defendants were also found guilty of rape, attempted rape or sexual assault, while their victim, Ms Gisele Pelicot, sat in the packed courtroom to hear…
French chef’s culinary journey in China
Antoine Bunel, a French food expert residing in Beijing, is deeply enamoured with Chinese culinary traditions. Throughout his journey in China, Antoine has not only achieved…
Paris exhibition spotlights Afghan women who ‘lost hope’
No Woman’s Land' highlights everyday lives of Afghan women under Taliban rule.
India, France hold strategic dialogue on key defence issues
The dialogue was aimed at deepening bilateral defence cooperation and advancing space collaboration, while also sharing insights on the evolving international geopolitical…
Vietnam calls Paris appeal court’s ruling in Agent Orange case ‘very regrettable’
The Agent Orange case was filed by French-Vietnamese activist Tran To Nga, seeking justice for victims of the herbicides manufactured by 14 agrochemical companies for use by the…
23 Filipino seafarers rescued by French Navy from missile-hit tanker off Yemeni port
According to authorities, MT Sounion was hit by missiles from Houthi rebels off the Yemeni port of Hodeidah in the afternoon of Aug. 21. The ship was then left adrift in the Red…