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Arab News
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Riyadh deputy governor attends French National Day reception
RIYADH: Riyadh Deputy Gov. Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz on Thursday attended the French Embassy's reception in the Saudi capital, as part of the French National Day celebrations. Upon arrival, the deputy governor was received by French Ambassador to the Kingdom Patrick Maisonnave, and several members of staff.
Al Arabiya
10-07-2025
- Al Arabiya
Tehran's top diplomat says Franco-German cyclist arrested in Iran
An 18-year-old French-German cyclist who had been missing in Iran since mid-June was arrested in Iran, Tehran's foreign minister told French newspaper Le Monde on Thursday. 'He was arrested for committing a crime, and an official notification regarding his situation was sent to the French embassy,' Abbas Araghchi said, without providing further details. The French foreign ministry said it was in contact with Iranian authorities and would not comment further.
Washington Post
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
The 40 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
This week, you can enjoy a picnic while watching classic movies on the Library of Congress's lawn or among the gravestones in a historic cemetery. French restaurants, bars, cultural institutions and, of course, the French Embassy host events to celebrate Bastille Day. A newer holiday, National Piña Colada Day, brings happy hours, parties and a cocktail competition. European embassies sponsor viewing parties for the Euro 2025 soccer tournament. New Adams Morgan pop-up bars feature spicy South American-inspired cocktails and Latin American grooves. Outdoor concerts bring cover bands and musicians from the 2000s. Want to get interactive? Pick up a new outfit at a free clothing swap, take the stage at bluegrass karaoke or show off your skill at a speed puzzling competition.
Russia Today
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
France returns military base to Senegal
France has handed over a military communications base in western Senegal to local authorities after withdrawing its troops, the French embassy has announced. The West African nation's president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, called for an end to a decades-old defense pact with the former colonial power last year, declaring it 'incompatible' with the country's sovereignty. The joint broadcasting station located in Rufisque has been responsible for military communications along the southern Atlantic coast since 1960, the French mission in Senegal's capital, Dakar, said in a statement on Tuesday. Paris began pulling out its forces from Senegal in March, during which it transferred the Marechal and Saint-Exupery military facilities to the Senegalese government. In May, the Contre-Amiral Protet camp, located at the port of Dakar, was also returned. A joint commission established by both countries to oversee the process has stated that the handover of bases and the withdrawal of approximately 350 French troops will be completed by the end of 2025. The embassy said on Tuesday however that 'the last sites will be returned by the end of July 2025, according to the commonly agreed schedule,' as the commission continues efforts to 'renew the bilateral defense and security partnership.' Senegal gained independence from France in 1960 and had long remained one of the French government's most reliable partners in West Africa. However, in November, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who took office in April 2024, announced his decision to fully remove the French military presence from the country. Earlier this year, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said France lacked both the capacity and legitimacy to guarantee Africa's security and sovereignty. His remarks followed French President Emmanuel Macron's claim that Sahel states had 'forgotten' to thank Paris for its military intervention against jihadist threats – a statement that sparked widespread anger. French troops have been expelled from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger following military coups in the three Sahel countries. Chad also terminated its defense cooperation agreement with France last year. In February, France transferred the Port-Bouet military camp – its only army base in Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) – to the West African nation's authorities. Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara claimed in his year-end address in December that the exit of about 600 French troops is intended to modernize the national armed forces.
Times of Oman
26-06-2025
- Science
- Times of Oman
France congratulates India as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla makes history with Axiom-4 Mission
New Delhi: The French Embassy in India on Wednesday congratulated the country on a historic achievement, as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla embarked on a journey to the International Space Station as part of Axiom Mission 4. Group Captain Shukla, an Indian Air Force officer, is part of the international crew aboard Axiom Mission 4, launched earlier in the day. His journey marks a historic milestone for India, as he is now the second Indian to go to space. The embassy highlighted the collaboration between France and India on the Gaganyaan program, India's first human spaceflight mission. "Congratulations, India, as Gp Capt Shubhanshu Shukla becomes the first Indian to visit @ISS_Research, piloting the historic Axiom Mission 4!" the French Embassy stated. "France is collaborating on Gaganyaan, India's first human spaceflight program, by contributing to scientific and medical preparations." Earlier in the day, the Axiom Mission 4 launched aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida at 2:31 am Eastern Time (12 Noon IST). This is the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. The crew is travelling to the orbiting laboratory on a new SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The targeted docking time is approximately 7 am Eastern Time (4 pm IST) on Thursday, June 26. Once docked, the astronauts plan to spend up to 14 days aboard the orbiting laboratory, conducting a mission comprised of science, outreach, and commercial activities. Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, is in command of the mission, while Indian Space Research Organisation Astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla serves as pilot. The two mission specialists are European Space Agency project astronaut Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. The astronauts are using the new Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit, which provides them with advanced capabilities for space exploration while providing NASA with commercially developed human systems needed to access, live and work on and around the Moon. The Ax-4 mission is going to be conducting major research. The research complement includes around 60 scientific studies and activities representing 31 countries, including the US, India, Poland, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Nigeria, UAE, and nations across Europe.
