Bombs Hit Damascus During Macron’s Visit to Syria
By Oluwakemi Kindness At least two explosions have rocked the Syrian capital, Damascus, during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron. Television footage showed plumes of smoke rising over the city after the blasts on Tuesday. Reports say the explosions occurred in a busy civilian area, describing the incident as a criminal act and warning […]
Macron Warns Iran Against Hormuz Shipping Tolls
By Sofiat Adenekan -Abdul French President, Emmanuel Macron, has warned Iran against imposing tolls on vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that freedom of navigation along the strategic waterway must be maintained. Macron made the remarks ahead of the G7 Summit amid reports that Tehran included maritime service charges in a proposed agreement […]
France Approves Bill to Ban Social Media for Under-15s
By Oluwakemi Kindness French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that would ban children under 15 from using social media, a move strongly backed by President Emmanuel Macron to limit screen time and protect young people’s mental health. The National Assembly passed the bill during an overnight session from Monday into Tuesday, with 130 lawmakers […]