Author: France 24

The White House on Monday vowed a “very consequential response” to a drone attack on a base in Jordan that killed three American troops, with President Joe Biden blaming Iran-backed militants. Issued on: 29/01/2024 – 15:34Modified: 29/01/2024 – 15:37 3 min They were the first US military deaths in an attack in the region since the Israel-Hamas war began. Though the casualties raised fears of an escalating conflict, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Washington is not seeking a wider Middle East war.Iran said it had nothing to do with the attack and denied US and British accusations that it…

Back to homepage / Shows / Truth or Fake Issued on: 26/01/2024 – 22:40 04:53 TRUTH OR FAKE © FRANCE 24 A video has gone viral on social media, claiming to show booby-trapped cans of food being dropped over the Gazan people by the Israeli military, at a time when they are suffering from what the UN calls “catastrophic hunger.” But are these actually explosives, and can they be linked to the Israeli army? In this edition of Truth or Fake, Vedika Bahl explains what we know about these metal containers, with the help of an arms specialist. Read more…

An Israeli document obtained Monday spelled out allegations against a dozen UN employees the country says participated in Hamas’ Oct. 7 assault – claiming seven stormed into Israeli territory, including two who participated in kidnappings. Issued on: 29/01/2024 – 13:53 4 min The allegations against staffers with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees prompted Western countries to freeze funds vital for the body, which is a lifeline for desperate Palestinians in Gaza. The UN fired nine of the 12 accused workers and condemned “the abhorrent alleged acts” of staff members.The accusations come after years of tensions between Israel and the…

Issued on: 29/01/2024 – 10:16Modified: 29/01/2024 – 10:51 01:35 Three US service members were killed and at least 34 wounded in a drone attack by Iran-backed militants on U.S. troops in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, President Joe Biden and U.S. officials said on Sunday. Read more on related topics: Source link

France’s government said Sunday it was making plans to avoid any blockage of routes around the French capital as agricultural unions prepared to mount a “siege” of Paris, part of efforts to pressure the government to meet their demands on pay, taxes and regulations. Issued on: 28/01/2024 – 11:54Modified: 28/01/2024 – 18:10 2 min Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin on Sunday tasked law enforcement officials with putting into place “extensive security measures” to prevent farmers from blocking Paris area airports or its Rungis market and “to prohibit any entry into Paris”.The leaders of two of France’s largest farming unions said Saturday that…

Back to homepage / Shows / Business Daily Issued on: 29/01/2024 – 11:09 05:22 BUSINESS DAILY © FRANCE 24 Debt-laden developer Evergrande has been ordered by a Hong Kong court to liquidate its assets after a failed restructuring bid, but the ruling is unlikely to have much impact in mainland China. Also in this edition: Beijing ramps up efforts to prop up battered Chinese stock markets, and the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament helps bring economic growth to Ivory Coast. Read moreHong Kong court orders Chinese property giant Evergrande to liquidate Read more on related topics: Source link

Issued on: 29/01/2024 – 10:25Modified: 29/01/2024 – 10:54 02:39 In the West Bank, a territory occupied by Israel since 1967, 490,000 settlers live among three million Palestinians in settlements considered illegal under international law. Tensions here have soared since the start of the Hamas-Israeli war and the Palestinian Authority says over 370 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank, mostly by Israeli soldiers but some by settlers. Meanwhile, Israeli authorities say that the risk of attacks on settlements has increased, putting security services on high alert. Our special correspondents Ludovic de Foucaud and Mohamed Farhat visited a settlement and…

Energy deals in return for stopping migration. Italy’s hard-right Giorgia Meloni hosts African leaders on Monday for talks on her long-trailed development plan for Africa, a “non-predatory” approach that critics warn favours European priorities and pockets. Issued on: 29/01/2024 – 10:45 3 min Prime Minister Meloni, who came to power in 2022 on an anti-migrant ticket, hopes to posit Italy as a key bridge between Africa and Europe, funnelling energy north while exchanging investment in the south for deals aimed at preventing migration.Two dozen African leaders, top European Union and United Nations officials and representatives from international lending institutions were…

Ukrainian defence officials and corporate leaders sought to steal about $40 million through a fraudulent arms procurement scheme, the country’s main intelligence and security agency said Saturday.  Issued on: 28/01/2024 – 14:08 1 min The corruption allegations were confirmed by Ukraine’s defence ministry, which has served implicated officials with notices of suspicion.They come as Republicans in the United States resist President Joe Biden’s efforts to send more aid to Ukraine, and as former president Donald Trump, who has spoken out against US military support for Kyiv, appears to be on a glide path to the Republican nomination. Ukraine’s SBU security service…

French farmers will launch an indefinite “siege” of Paris beginning Monday, choking off major highways and moving toward the capital as they demand better working conditions.  Issued on: 29/01/2024 – 07:16 3 min For days, nationwide protests have flared in Europe’s largest agriculture producer, with farmers angered in part by red tape and environmental policies they say are hurting their bottom lines and rendering them unable to compete with less stringent neighbours. Across France, farmers have used tractors and trucks to block roads and jam traffic. They plan to step up their pressure campaign by establishing eight chokepoints along the major…