Nearly six months into the war on Iran, Washington is preparing a new wave of sanctions. The US says countries that provide Iran with an economic lifeline will face consequences, while Tehran warns those that support...
Saudi Arabia asserts its dominance over Esports as MBS arrives in Paris for ‘World Cup’
Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in France for a two-day visit this Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the crown prince for the closing ceremony of the so-called Esports World Cup in Paris… which...
Hundreds of Gaza children join a mass swimming lesson to cope with trauma • FRANCE 24 English
In Gaza, the war has upended the lives of an entire generation of children. In an effort to help them cope with the trauma of the conflict, an NGO has launched a project in Khan Younis: a huge swimming lesson that could...
Why Saudi Arabia is spending billions to become a global Esports power? • FRANCE 24 English
Saudi Arabia is betting big on the global gaming industry. It’s already gobbled up Electronic Arts in a $55 billion deal and the flagship Esports World Cup is now being held outside the country — in Paris...
Canada vows to match US tariffs ‘dollar for dollar’
Canada says it will match the 50% US tarrifs ‘dollar for dollar’ after last-minute trade talks collapsed on Friday. The US levies impact around $20B worth of Canadian imports. Andy Roesgen reports from...
Putin threatens to hit Ukraine’s most sensitive economic sectors
Ukraine has faced an escalation of attacks in recent weeks, as Russia seeks to exploit a growing shortage of air defences. France has now promised deliver interceptor missiles, while a new meeting of Ukraine’s...