The CEO of the German car-making group Volkswagen is warning that the situation at the company is "more than critical". Oliver Blume is saying that ahead of meetings with the car giant’s staff. He says...
France and Saudi Arabia hold talks ranging from Middle East to esports • FRANCE 24 English
Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Talks are expected to include the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as new energy routes to bypass...
War-torn Ukraine celebrates resilience on anniversary of its independence • FRANCE 24 English
August 24 marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, and it also marks four and a half years of conflict with Russia. As European leaders meet in Kyiv, the Coalition of the Willing is set to chair a...
Ghana’s President: “Hypocrisy” in Global Justice
Ghanaian President John Mahama tells Ghida Fakhry on Bigger Than Five that Israel’s war in Gaza amounts to genocide, and says the international community must confront the double standards in how conflicts are judged...
Strategic talks in Paris show France and Saudi Arabia ‘need each other too much’ • FRANCE 24
The Saudi crown prince and French President Emmanuel Macron are to chair on August 24 the first meeting of the Saudi-French strategic partnership council, and a number of agreements arer expected to be signed. Among...
Russia strikes Kherson on Ukraine’s Independence Day
Russian strikes on Kherson have set fire to two warehouses and supply trucks. The attack took place as European leaders gathered in Kiev to commemorate Ukraine’s Independence Day — a milestone Russia has...
Somalia expands maritime trade with direct link to Istanbul
Somalia registered its own ocean-going vessel in April for the first time in over 30 years. Now, it has launched its first direct shipping link to Istanbul to both cut costs and boost trade. Mohamed Kahiye reports from...