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India, France sign roadmap to enhance bilateral exchanges on blue economy and ocean governance

Agreement was signed during External Affairs Minister Jaishankar’s three-day visit to France which began on February 20 with bilateral talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian

The Hindu · Feb 21, 2022

Putin, Biden Agree in Principle to Summit as Ukraine Tensions Soar

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden have agreed to a summit -- to be held only if Moscow does not invade Ukraine, France announced Monday following a frantic new round of diplomacy to avert an all-out war. Both leaders have said yes in principle to the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2022

Luhansk and Donetsk regions recognised as as independent states by Russia – as it happened

Russian president has recognised Ukraine’s Luhansk and Donetsk regions as independent states: Zelenskiy says ‘we are not afraid’. Follow the latest updates

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2022

A stitch in time: Discovering French fashion traditions

The eastern French town of Lunéville has played a key role in France's fashion history. It's the birthplace of Lunéville stitch embroidery, which features on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. To teach it, there is only one person left: Aude. Her students come from all over the world to learn…

France 24 · Feb 20, 2022

French Ambassador to UN to Asharq Al-Awsat: Political Process in Syria Has Become a 'Joke'; Iran's Nuclear Program Is a 'Top Priority'

The Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, Nicolas de Riviere, stressed that the war in Ukraine, if it occurred, would be a "disaster" for the European people. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, he expressed his "pessimism" regarding the current situation in Syria, describing the political and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2022

Documentary on police violence crowned twice at French film festival

The Monopoly of Violence (Un pays qui se tient sage) by David Dufresne won both the Grand Prize and the International Jury prize at the 12th My French Film Festival which wrapped up this week. Using amateur footage taken during violent anti-government Yellow Vest protests, the documentary invites us to…

Radio France Internationale · Feb 20, 2022

Iran Lawmakers Want Guarantees US Won't Leave Revamped Deal

Iranian lawmakers have urged President Ebrahim Raisi to obtain guarantees from the US and three European countries that they won't withdraw from the nuclear agreement being renegotiated in Vienna, an Iranian news agency reported Sunday. Meanwhile, Israel’s prime minister said the emerging deal is less stringent than the previous agreement,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2022

Acclaimed Lebanese Singer Sammy Clark Passes Away

Acclaimed Lebanese singer Sammy Clark passed on Sunday after suffering heart problems. Clark, 73, was a singer, composer and musician, who set himself apart from his peers by singing in both Arabic and foreign languages. Born Sammy Hobeika on May 19, 1948, he started off his career by joining the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2022

Rugby evening headlines as Austin Healey fires back in spat with Eddie Jones and Eben Etzebeth slammed for 'turning back' on club

Jones and Healey exchanged words last week after the former scrum-half criticised the England boss following the Scotland defeat

Wales Online · Feb 19, 2022

Ex-soldier who murdered eight-year-old girl he abducted from wedding reception jailed for life

Nordahl Lelandais convicted at conclusion of trial that gripped France

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2022