French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has said that the French government has relied too much on external consultants such as U.S. firm McKinsey.

France went 'too far' in relying on consultants like McKinsey, says France's Le Maire

In a development that shows the closeness between India and France, New Delhi has come in full support for the French President Emmanuel Macron who is facing uncharitable remarks particularly after by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

India sides with Emmanuel Macron, condemns Erdogan's remarks

Protesters in Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore on Monday (October 26) burnt the French flag and chanted slogans against French President Emmanuel Macron against the images being displayed in France of the Prophet Mohammad, which some Muslims consider blasphemous.

Protests continue in Islamic world against France over cartoon row