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Macron urges Israel-Lebanon talks and calls for halt to large-scale strikes
Riyadh, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — French President Emmanuel Macron called on Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon and urged the Israeli military to halt large-scale strikes amid the escalating conflict with Hezbollah. Macron said the Lebanese government had signaled its willingness to engage in direct discussions with Israel and urged Israel to seize the opportunity to launch talks and pursue a ceasefire. “All components of the country must be represented in
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Saudi Crown Prince, French President Discuss Regional Escalation in Phone Call
SPA Riyadh, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a phone call on Friday from President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, during which the two leaders discussed the military escalation in the region and its impact on security and stability. The call addressed recent developments in the region and the broader implications for regional and international security. Both sides stressed the i
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French soldier killed, several wounded in attack in Iraqi Kurdistan
Paris, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – One French soldier was killed and several others were wounded in an attack in the Erbil region of Iraqi Kurdistan, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. Macron identified the soldier as Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion of the 7th Alpine Chasseurs Battalion based in Varces. Frion “died for France during an attack in the Erbil region of Iraq,” Macron said in a post on X, expressing the nation’s condolences and solidarity w
3 days ago1 min read


France to deploy naval vessels to Middle East waters amid regional tensions
Macron at Paphos military airport in Cyprus March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou NICOSIA, March 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France would deploy about a dozen naval vessels to waters across the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea and potentially the Strait of Hormuz, as part of efforts to support maritime security during the ongoing regional crisis. Macron, speaking during a visit to Cyprus, said the objective was to maintain a defensiv
6 days ago1 min read


Macron discusses regional escalation in calls with Syrian and Lebanese leaders
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks in Crozon, France, on March 2. Yoan Valat/AP RIYADH, March 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — French President Emmanuel Macron held phone calls with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to discuss the escalating conflict in the region, according to statements released on Friday. During his call with Al-Sharaa, the two leaders emphasized the importance of respecting Syria’s sovereignty and containing th
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Macron orders carrier Charles de Gaulle to redeploy to Mediterranean
Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he had ordered the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, escorted by its air wing and frigates. In a pre-recorded television address, Macron said Dassault Rafale fighter jets, air-defence systems and airborne radar systems had been deployed in the past few hours in the Middle East.
Mar 31 min read


Saudi Crown Prince speaks with French President Macron, condemns Iranian missile attacks, SPA reports
SPA Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Saturday from French President Emmanuel Macron, SPA reported. The call discussed developments in the region and the implications of the escalation for regional security and stability. Prince Mohammed condemned Iranian missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and other countries and said the kingdom is taking measures to defend it
Feb 281 min read


Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled meets France’s Macron on sidelines of AI Impact Summit
WAM New Delhi, February 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The meeting reviewed avenues of cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and France as part of their strategic partnership and explored ways to collaborate further to broaden bilateral ties and advance mutual interests. The two sides discussed strengt
Feb 201 min read


Macron warns of “world without rules” in Davos speech
France's President Emmanuel Macron attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026. REUTERS Davos, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – French President Emmanuel Macron said the world is moving away from rules and international law, warning at the World Economic Forum in Davos that power politics and “imperial ambitions” were resurfacing. Macron said the shift was toward a world “without rules” where international law
Jan 201 min read


UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets France’s Macron in Abu Dhabi
WAM ABU DHABI, December 21, 2025 (SABN) – United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, on Sunday during a working visit to the UAE, according to details released by Emirati authorities. The meeting took place at the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi. The two leaders exchanged New Year greetings and discussed UAE–France relations and ways to expand cooperation across a rang
Dec 21, 20251 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, French President Macron Discuss Gaza Developments and Regional Stability
Riyadh, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call on Sunday from French President Emmanuel Macron, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. During the call, the two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation between Saudi Arabia and France across several sectors and discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest. They exchanged views on the lat
Oct 19, 20251 min read


Macron: France Ready for Gaza Stabilization Role
Paris, October 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – French President Emmanuel Macron said a meeting with foreign ministers in Paris on...
Oct 9, 20251 min read


Saudi Crown Prince, French President Discuss Regional Developments and Palestine Conference Outcomes
📷SPA Riyadh, Sept 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown...
Sep 21, 20251 min read


UAE President, French President Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Developments in Phone Call
Abu Dhabi, September 12, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab...
Sep 12, 20251 min read
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