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French soldiers from the "Sentinelle" security plan patrol to secure the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris ahead of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement joined by French high school and university students, against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in France, October 24, 2026. REUTERS/Hannah McKay TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY PARIS, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - France mobilized 70,000 police nationwide ahead of Saturday’

France Reports First Human Shamonda Virus Infection PARIS, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - France reported the first known human infection with Shamonda virus on Thursday, prompting a European public health investigation into a disease previously found only in animals. The patient died in early October after receiving treatment for a serious illness that increased their susceptibility to infection, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said. Investi

Saudi Crown Prince and Macron Discuss Strategic Ties and Regional Security in Riyadh RIYADH, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received French President Emmanuel Macron at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional security. The leaders reviewed the historical and strategic relationship between Saudi Arabia and France and ways to expand

French President Macron Arrives in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Riyadh with his accompanying delegation on Wednesday. Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz received him at King Khalid International Airport. Also attending the reception were Riyadh Mayor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf; French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Maisonnave; Acting Riyad

People walk past the damaged window of a McDonald's in Paris, the day after a national day of demonstrations, October 18. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier PARIS, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - French authorities imposed local curfews and restrictions on demonstrations after weekend riots and looting affected almost 3,000 shops, adding to pressure on the government over its handling of security. The measures introduced on Monday varied by location. In Paris, police banned pro

France Condemns Houthi Attacks as Saudi and French Ministers Discuss Maritime Security | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - France condemned Houthi attacks and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia during talks between Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot. The ministers stressed the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to protect regional waterways and

Russia Calls French Seizure of DF Peak Tanker a Violation of International Law RIYADH, October 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Russia’s embassy in France said on Tuesday that France’s seizure of the DF Peak tanker was a blatant violation of international law, the Russian state news agency RIA reported, according to Reuters. French President Emmanuel Macron said on X on Monday that the French Navy had intercepted and boarded the tanker 450 nautical miles south of Réunion. He

France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses the audience during a press conference at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on September 18, 2026. THOMAS SAMSON/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo PARIS, September 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — France will send soldiers, radar systems and defence systems to help protect Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port of Yanbu, President Emmanuel Macron said in a television interview on Thursday. “We are going to send military resour

Saudi Arabia and France Call for Full Restoration of Strait of Hormuz Navigation PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia and France called for navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to return to the conditions that existed before February 28, 2026, including unrestricted passage, regular shipping traffic and the absence of direct or indirect tolls. The two countries condemned attacks on vessels in the strait and threats to the security of international w

Saudi Arabia and France Exchange Four Cooperation Documents in Paris | 📷SPA PARIS, August 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia and France exchanged four cooperation documents in Paris on Monday covering AlUla, defense, a proposed entertainment destination and emerging technologies. Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and French President Emmanuel Macron witnessed the exchange following the inaugural meeting of the Strateg

Saudi Arabia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Sports Cooperation | 📷SPA PARIS, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport and the French Ministry of Sports, Youth and Community Life signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen sports cooperation between the two countries and expand joint initiatives. The memorandum was signed in Paris on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of the 2026 Esports World Cup by Saudi Minister of Sport Pri

Saudi Crown Prince and Macron Discuss Regional Security and Maritime Navigation RIYADH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron during which the two leaders reviewed the latest regional developments. They discussed efforts to address those developments with the aim of strengthening security and stability in the region and ensuring the safety and freedom of maritime navigation. T

A general view shows the hemicycle during the final reading debate before a vote on the bill establishing a right to medical aid in dying at the National Assembly in Paris, France, July 15, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor PARIS, July 15, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — French lawmakers approved legislation on Wednesday establishing a legal right to assisted dying for adults with serious and incurable illnesses, concluding an intense ethical and political debate. Under strict conditio

Saudi, French foreign ministers discuss regional developments RIYADH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, the two ministers discussed regional developments and joint efforts to support security and stability. The discussion comes as Saudi Arabia and France continue diplomati

Wildfire in Southern France Forces Evacuations as Firefighters Battle Blaze PARIS, July 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A large wildfire raged in southern France on Wednesday, forcing scores of people to evacuate as firefighters battled flames fuelled by drought and strong winds. Hundreds of firefighters were deployed in the Herault and Aude departments to contain the blaze. Two smaller fires also broke out in Rognac and Lancon-Provence near Marseille. The fires came a year

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends his party faction meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem June 3, 2024 REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun PARIS, May 23 — France has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday. Barrot said the move reflected growing international anger over the treatment of activists aboard a flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid