- ’18 crore people won’t let India occupy even an inch of land’
- Tk 1.5 billion granted for treatment of injured in July Uprising
- Govt to sell hilsa at Tk600/kg from tomorrow
- Hasina will be brought to country and tried: Press Secretary
- 'Bangladesh Single Window' to be effective within March: Lutfey Siddiqi
- Riders to celebrate GSL triumph with fans in Rangpur
- One more dies of dengue
- ‘Government to try holding national elections in December’
- Matiur sent to jail in arms case
- Danish have hygge, Irish have the craic, Welsh have hwyl’
- Zia’s 89th birth anniversary Sunday
- History will be trash if Chatradal's struggle is ignored: JCD President
- War against extortion will continue: Jamaat Ameer
- Jamal wants more footballers like Hamza to play for Bangladesh
- Israeli airport suspends flights following Yemen's attack
- Recommendation made to cut addl duty on drugs: Adviser
- Tigress start U19 T20 World Cup defeating Nepal
- Civic volunteer convicted in RG Kar rape-murder case
- Don’t elect thieves: M Shakhawat
- Review hearing to restore caretaker government tomorrow
France’s Macron acknowledges early elections led to political instability
French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Tuesdayhis choice to hold early parliamentary elections in June had caused more political instability in the country, in a rare moment of contrition. The speech caps a tumultuous 2024 for Macron, who shocked the nation halfway through the year by...
Erdogan hails Macron's decision to send diplomats to Damascus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Frances decision to send diplomats to Damascus after the fall of Syrias Bashar al-Assad, in a phone call with President Emmanuel Macron, the presidency said Wednesday. A French delegation arrived Tuesday at the countrys embassy in Damascus, the...
Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France’s next PM
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week, reports AP. Bayrou, 73, a crucial partner in Macrons centrist alliance, has been a well-known figure in French politics...
Zelensky praises Trump’s "strong resolve" to end war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed deep gratitude on Tuesday for US President-elect Donald Trumps strong resolve to end Russias war in Ukraine, following their meeting in Paris last Saturday. The talks were hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace. Zelensky...
Zelensky wants 'deal' to stop Ukraine war: Trump
US president-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky was keen for a deal to end his countrys war with Russia, after the pair met in Paris, reports AFP. French President Emmanuel Macron hosted three-way talks with Zelensky and Trump at the Elysee Palace on...
French government collapses in “No-Confidence” vote
The French government has collapsed as the prime minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote, reports BBC. The media said: MPs voted overwhelmingly in support of the motion against him - just three months after he was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. Oppositions had...
Macron, Saudi Crown Prince call for a Gaza ceasefire ‘without further delay’
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron met in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and agreed to make every effort to contribute to de-escalation in the Middle East, according to a statement from the French presidency, reports Al Jazeera. The leaders said their...
Trump to attend Notre Dame cathedral reopening ceremony
The United States president-elect Donald Trump said he will attend the weekend reopening of the restored Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, which was ravaged by a 2019 fire, reports BSS. The 850-year-old edifice will welcome visitors and worshippers again this Saturday and Sunday, with several world...
France recognizes 1944 Thiaroye killings as massacre for 1st time
French President Emmanuel Macron, for the first time as any head of French government,, formally acknowledged the killing of West African soldiers by French forces in 1944 as a massacre, in a letter addressed to Senegalese authorities on Thursday. The recognition comes on the eve of the 80th...
Biden and Macron to declare Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire deal
The outgoing president of US Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to announce a ceasefire between Lebanons Hezbollah and Israel, reports Reuters. Citing at least four unnamed Lebanese officials, the media claimed on Monday that the announcement may come within 36 hours...
Russian invasion of Ukraine reaches 1,000-day mark
Russia conducted drone attacks on Ukraine overnight, intensifying its full-scale invasion as the conflict reached its 1,000th day. In the northeastern region of Sumy, a Russian drone strike claimed the lives of six people, including a child, and left 12 others injured, according to regional...
Starmer set to discuss issues related to Trump, Ukraine with Macron
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to discuss European security and the likely impact of a second term of Donald Trump in presidency as he holds talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. Macron and Starmer marked Armistice Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the...
Israel urges fans to avoid France-Israel match
Israel has urged its football fans to avoid Thursdays France-Israel football match following the Amsterdam clashes before and after, reports AFP. The National Security Council of Israel on Sunday asked its fan to avoid attending sports games or cultural events involving Israelis, with an...
Macron in Morocco after his Western Sahara change brings a 'new honeymoon'
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives Monday in Morocco, where he is expected to meet with the North African kingdoms leaders and discuss partnerships regarding trade, climate change and immigration, reports AP. During the presidents three-day visit to Rabat, he is scheduled to meet with King...