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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17 during the French leader’s visit to India, with discussions expected to cover strategic cooperation, trade, defence, and technology partnerships. Modi Macron Mumbai Meeting Agenda The meeting will take place alongside engagements aimed at strengthening the India-France
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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 200% on French products after France signalled it may not join his proposed international “Board of Peace.” The warning marks a sharp escalation in trade rhetoric linked to diplomatic disagreements. Dispute Over Peace Panel Trump said the tariff threat was a response to […]
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French President Emmanuel Macron said France will deploy additional military forces to Greenland as part of increased European coordination on Arctic security. The reinforcement will include land, air and naval elements and will operate alongside allied forces already present on the island. Support For Denmark Macron said the move is intended to demonstrate solidarity with
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French President Emmanuel Macron has called for deeper academic and cultural cooperation between France and China. Speaking during his visit to Sichuan University, he said both countries should increase exchanges in education, research and creative fields to build long-term understanding and trust. Focus On Student Mobility Macron highlighted student exchanges as a key
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Chinese President Xi Jinping met French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Wednesday during Macron’s state visit to China. The meeting focused on global security concerns, economic cooperation and growing geopolitical tensions affecting Europe and Asia. Macron Urges China To Play Bigger Role On Ukraine Macron reiterated that China should use its influence to help […]
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Ukraine has signed a letter of intent with France to potentially acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, along with drones and advanced air-defence systems. The announcement followed President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The understanding marks one of the largest prospective defence packages between the two countries. What
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu narrowly survived two no-confidence motions in the National Assembly, securing a temporary lifeline for his fragile government. Political concessions To gain support, Lecornu agreed to suspend President Macron’s controversial pension reform, a key demand from the Socialist Party. Vote breakdown The first motion, proposed by left-wing