What makes the Sultanate of Oman the Gulf's geopolitical exception?

France, July 11 -- For decades, Oman has pursued a clear foreign policy based on what it calls "positive neutrality". The sultanate of around 5 million people has consistently sought to stay clear of... Read More

Eiffel Tower, Louvre close early as France faces third heatwave in three months

France, July 11 -- The Eiffel Tower announced it would close at 4pm on Saturday and Sunday due to high temperatures. It usually stays open past midnight in the peak summer season. The Louvre, the wor... Read More

Relations between Algeria and Mali thaw after year-long rift over drone

France, July 11 -- Both governments released statements on Friday confirming that reprisal measures in place for the past 15 months would be reversed, with airspace immediately reopening to military a... Read More

EU lawmakers give digital euro the green light, but rollout still years away

France, July 11 -- The digital euro would be an electronic form of central bank money, backed directly by the European Central Bank (ECB) and accessible via a digital wallet, intended to work alongsid... Read More

French farmers race to adapt as repeated heatwaves hit crops and livestock

France, July 11 -- The losses are a result of three heatwaves that have already hit France this year. Temperatures have climbed above 40C in parts of France and elsewhere in Europe, affecting both cr... Read More

Spain's unbeaten defence to meet Belgium's late surge in LA quarter-final

France, July 10 -- At the spectacular SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the Belgians face the daunting task of breaking through a Spanish defence that is yet to be breached in the tournament. If Spain win... Read More

Surprise alliance gives non-independence bloc control of New Caledonia Congress

France, July 10 -- The victory came less than two weeks after pro-France parties won the wealthy and most populous Southern Province in provincial elections held on 28 June. In a vote on Friday, Virg... Read More

Surprise alliance hands anti-independence bloc control of New Caledonia Congress

France, July 10 -- The victory came less than two weeks after pro-France parties won the wealthy and most populous Southern Province in provincial elections held on 28 June. In a vote on Friday, Virg... Read More

Fifteen years of independence for South Sudan, but still little to celebrate

France, July 10 -- For several years now, the government of President Salva Kiir has cancelled large Independence Day celebrations, saying they are too expensive and the authorities have other priorit... Read More

Morocco bow out with pride after World Cup quarter-final loss to France

France, July 10 -- Within minutes of the final whistle, the fan zone in central Casablanca emptied. But despite the disappointing result, there was little bitterness among fans of the Atlas Lions. "T... Read More

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