Jean-Noel Barrot

The French judiciary has issued an arrest warrant for ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad on charges of complicity in war crimes and crimes against humanity, an official said Tuesday.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced the decision on his X account, emphasizing the need for justice.

An aircraft alledgedly carrying US businessman Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Nuuk, Greenland on Jan. 7, 2025.

France on Wednesday warned Donald Trump against threatening the "sovereign borders" of the European Union after the U.S. president-elect refused to rule out military action to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of EU member Denmark.

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot speaks to members of the media in front of the French embassy complex in Damascus on Jan. 3, 2025.

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa is due to meet the French and German foreign ministers on Friday, in the highest-level visit by major Western powers under the new authorities in Damascus.

European leaders are urging unity and stability in Syria following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime after 13 years of civil war.

"The cruel Assad dictatorship has collapsed," EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Great Britain and France are exploring strategies to bolster Ukraine's security in the event of a peace agreement with Russia. A key option under discussion involves deploying a military contingent along the contact line to monitor a potential ceasefire.

France stated on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is covered by immunity provisions in relation to the arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enjoys “immunity” which “must be taken into account” despite the arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated today.

The idea of sending troops to Ukraine remains a divisive issue between Britain and France.

At least two European nations have reopened discussions about potentially deploying their troops or private military companies to the conflict in Ukraine. The French newspaper Le Monde reports that these talks have been prompted by concerns over the possible election of Donald Trump as US President, which could lead to a cessation of American military aid to Kyiv.

Tonight, in Paris, the glamorous reception halls of the French Foreign Ministry at 37 Quai d'Orsay will sparkle with elegance. The special occasion is the annual award ceremony and gala dinner of La Liste, a leading world restaurant rating system, which describes itself as the ultimate list of lists.