GLOBEALERT

Feed

Open sources, classified and cross-checked. 97+ stories.

POLITICSAug 18France to expel two Iranian diplomats as arrests row heightensParis is to expel two Iranian diplomats serving in France following the banning by Iran of two French diplomats posted to the embassy in Tehran, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Tuesday. He said Iran's treatment of the French diplomats briefly arrested in Tehran last month over accusations of "interference" in Iran's internal affairs was "intolerable".France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 18France to expel two Iranian diplomatsFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the move was a consequence of the 'intolerable' treatment of French diplomats who were briefly detained last month in Tehran.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 13France accues Iran of 'bloodshed' over use of death penaltyAfter a statement condemning Iran's use of the death penalty, tensions rose between senior diplomats. Paris accused Tehran of 'bloodshed' and Iran called France's stance 'blatant hypocrisy.'EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 13Iran Slams France and EU Over Protester Execution Criticism , Accuses West of Blatant Hypocrisy on Human RightsIran has criticized France and the EU for their condemnation of protester executions, accusing Western nations of hypocrisy regarding human rights. This highlights a diplomatic dispute between Iran and Western powers over human rights issues.openthemagazine.com · India
POLITICSAug 4CNN Kaitlan Collins Talks Turkey With Anti - Thanksgiving Francesca Hong , Gets Served DSA Word Salad – TwitchyCNN's Kaitlan Collins engaged in a discussion with Francesca Hong, who expressed anti-Thanksgiving views, leading to a political exchange involving the DSA. This highlights contemporary political and cultural discourse.twitchy.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 1Shabat de terror de siete judíos franceses en la Barcelona antisemita: "Gritad 'Fuck Israel', asesinos de niños, asquerosos sionistas"Una mujer con una kufiya palestina abordó en Barcelona a siete turistas judíos; reclutó a renglón seguido a una turba y aterrorizó a los parisinos durante treinta interminables minutos. Lo sucedido evoca el pogromo del Kurfürstendamm, cuando los nazis persiguieron a los fieles de una sinagoga berlinesa al grito de «Muerte a los judíos». Desde el llamado 7-O, se han registrado en nuestro país más de cuatrocientos incidentes antisemitas. LeerEl Mundo
DISASTERJul 27Europe wildfire in pictures: Gigantic fire cloud engulfing France, Spain regionsCNBC
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 24France: Massive blaze engulfs Cap Ferret forests as thousands evacuatedEuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 24After two diplomats were violently detained in Tehran, France expresses concern for its nationals in IranLe Monde [en]
WORLDJul 23This man defied Britain , France and Israel - and his legacy still animates Africamiddleeaststar.com · Syria
POLITICSJul 20France denounces 'act of intimidation' against two of its diplomats in IranLe Monde [en]
WORLDJul 10Syria unveils archaeological treasures returned from France after 15 yearsWhen French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria earlier this week, he brought with him a number of archaeological treasures that had been held in France since 2011.Africanews [en]
WORLDJul 8EWC 2026 in Paris: Behind the scenes of the controversial partnership between France and Saudi Arabia in esportsBy hosting this Saudi video game tournament in Paris, with an opening ceremony on Wednesday, July 8, featuring a concert by Aya Nakamura, the Elysée is endorsing the kingdom's dominance in the sector – but not without facing criticism from the French esports community.Le Monde [en]
WORLDJul 8France returns Syrian artefacts it’s held since civil warFrance has returned 23 Syrian antique artefacts it’s held since the outbreak of the 2011 civil war.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 7Undeterred by blasts, Macron says France ready to help rebuild Syria's economyA daily update on the latest business and economic news.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 7'France stands by Syria's side': Macron 'most enthusiastic in Europe' to repair tiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron has told Syria that 'France stands by its side' at a press conference in Damascus during his landmark visit to Ahmed al-Sharaa. Both leaders are hoping to bring more investment into the war-torn country as it looks to rebuild, although security challenges still remain - and were highlighted by a twin explosion near Macron's hotel. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley tells us more about why Macron is so keen on normalising Europe's relationship with Syria.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGJul 7Explosions rock Damascus as France’s Macron visits SyriaSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSBREAKINGJul 6France’s Macron in Syria on first post-Assad visit by a Western leaderSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 6France's Macron in first post-Assad visit to Damascus : why the Syria stopover ?As Iran buries its Supreme Guide who was killed last February, and Hamas started to disarm in Gaza, Emmanuel Macron is going to Damascus, for the first visit of a French President since Nicolas Sarkozy met the deposed President Bachar Al-Assad in 2009. The timing of this visit raises questions, as well as the objectives of the French President when meeting his Syrian counterpart Ahmed Al-Shareh.France 24 [en]
MILITARYJul 6Exclusive - France softens stance on Turkey SAMP / T air defence sale , sources sayFrance is reportedly softening its position regarding the sale of SAMP/T air defense systems to Turkey. This indicates a potential shift in military cooperation and diplomatic relations between the two countries.al-monitor.com · Israel
CONFLICTJul 5 Hormuz Is Not Your Stage : Iran Warns united kingdom , France Over Military Plansoutlookindia.com · India
POLITICSJul 1Why is France betting on Oman amid the Hormuz crisis?After months of crisis in the Middle East, France is looking to build its influence in the region by strengthening relations with Oman – a small country long seen as a quiet, neutral regional player. On his first state visit to France, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced a string of major contracts for French companies.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTJun 30Iran Strait of Hormuz warning casts doubt on united kingdom - France defensive missionIran's warning regarding the Strait of Hormuz has created uncertainty for a defensive mission involving the United Kingdom and France. This situation highlights rising tensions in a critical maritime region.yorkpress.co.uk · United Kingdom
CONFLICTJun 30Iran Strait of Hormuz warning casts doubt on united kingdom - France defensive mission | East London and West Essex Guardian SeriesA warning from Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz is causing uncertainty for a defensive mission involving the United Kingdom and France. This situation suggests rising geopolitical tensions impacting international military cooperation.guardian-series.co.uk · United Kingdom