‘The war had come to us too’: how Ukraine’s Danube ports became vital hubs – and targets
It had been hundreds of years since the world paid much attention to the Danube river port of Izmail at the edge of the estuary that now separates Romania and Ukraine. The Russian and Ottoman empires traded blows here in the 18th century, and one epic battle in 1790 – followed by a bloody massacre of civilians […]
Read MoreNiger: the junta cancels the visa of the French ambassador
The military junta in power in Niger has reiterated the expulsion order of the French ambassador Sylvain Itté, who is no longer recognized as having “the privileges and immunity” linked to his role, and has asked for the intervention of the forces of police. In a statement signed by the Nigerien Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
Read MoreFrench-Tunisian Consultant Alleges Espionage by UAE and Swiss Firm: The Qatar Connection Uncovered
Recent investigations by Mediapart and The New Yorker have shed light on the UAE’s alleged use of a Swiss private intelligence company to spy on individuals linked to Qatar. Among the affected figures is Sihem Souid, a French-Tunisian consultant working for Qatar, who has filed a complaint against the United Arab Emirates and the Geneva-based […]
Read MoreFormer Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan sentenced to three years in jail
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has been arrested after a court in Islamabad sentenced him to three years in jail and disqualified him from politics for “corrupt practices” involving the sale of state gifts. Khan, 70, was picked up by police from his home in Lahore on Saturday after a court ruled on the Toshakhana case, […]
Read MoreFrom Character Assassinations to Political Interference: UAE’s Influence Game in Europe
Data Leak Exposes UAE’s Bid for Influence in Europe: Alp Services Uncovered The United Arab Emirates and Qatar are engaged in a battle for influence in Europe, with a recent data leak shedding light on how the UAE has sought to undermine its rival. A private intelligence company in Switzerland, called Alp Services, has been […]
Read MoreWhite House cocaine: US Secret Service ends investigation
The US Secret Service has closed its investigation into the discovery of cocaine in the White House. It said it had attempted to determine a suspect through fingerprints, DNA traces, and video evidence, but had not been able to do so. The cocaine was discovered earlier this month in a vestibule leading to the lobby […]
Read MoreState’s Mission Restoration: Court of Auditors Urges Consulting Firms
In a report, the Court of Auditors calls on the State on Monday to clarify the rules governing the use of private consulting firms, a practice which must be “better controlled” despite recent progress by the administration. The tone is courteous, but firm. More than a year after the Senate report which described the missions […]
Read MoreSenegal Slams France 24: Bias in News Coverage
The France 24 television channel has been accused by Dakar of an “unethical, unbalanced, tendentious and subversive treatment” of the Senegalese political situation. In a press release published on July 8, the country demands that the French media “restore the truth and refrain from such practices in the future”.The government of Senegal denounces the France […]
Read MoreJacques Chirac’s La Roche-sur-Yon: Embracing the Palestinian Flag
To warn about the violence in Palestine, the association France Palestine Solidarité placed a Palestinian flag in the hand of the statue of Jacques-Chirac, in La Roche. On Saturday July 8, at Place Napoléon in La Roche-sur-Yon, the Association France Palestine Solidarité organized a rally to warn “about the violence of the Israeli army and […]
Read MorePolitico’s Engineered Journalism to Promote False Narrative Around Qatargate
In the era of digital media, it has become increasingly important to critically evaluate the credibility and biases of news sources. One such case that demands our attention is the recent Qatargate scandal, where a new player in the media landscape, Politico, has been accused of perpetuating fake and engineered stories. This article aims to […]
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