Modi To Meet Macron In Mumbai February 17

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

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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

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India To Finalize SCALP Deal During Macron Visit After Operation Sindoor Success

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2026

France President Emmanuel Macron’s upcoming visit to India is expected to coincide with New Delhi moving ahead on a fresh purchase of SCALP long-range cruise missiles for the Indian Air Force. The timing is not accidental. The weapon’s combat use during Operation Sindoor converted what was once a capability on paper into a capability proven […]

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Macron Pushes Back Against Pressure on Europe

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back against what he described as attempts to intimidate Europe, saying the continent prefers respect and dialogue over bullying. Speaking amid rising tensions with the United States, Macron said Europe would not accept pressure tactics in international affairs. Message to the United States Macron’s remarks were widely seen as

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Macron Reappoints Lecornu as PM

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister just days after his abrupt resignation, as France grapples with deep political volatility. Swift Return Amid Crisis Lecornu had stepped down after his new cabinet collapsed within hours, following criticism and political pushback. Despite that, he accepted the prime minister post again

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French President Emmanuel Macron Says Trump Must End Gaza War

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that if U.S. President Donald Trump truly wants a Nobel Peace Prize, he should push for an immediate end to the war in Gaza. Macron made this remark during an interview from New York, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Reason Behind the Call Macron argued that […]

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Macrons to Submit Evidence to Refute Gender Rumors

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, have filed a defamation lawsuit in Delaware against U.S. commentator Candace Owens. The lawsuit arises from Owens’ repeated claims that Brigitte Macron was born male and was formerly known as her brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux. The Macrons say these claims are false. Evidence to be Presented Their […]

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PM Modi Speaks With Macron On Ukraine Peace

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday, focusing largely on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution. The call came at a time when global leaders have been increasing their diplomatic efforts to push for dialogue and negotiations to end the […]

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Macron: Putin ‘Played’ Trump If No Zelenskiy Meeting

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin would have “played” U.S. President Donald Trump if he failed to commit to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy by Monday, the deadline Trump had set for talks. Macron, speaking alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, called Putin’s maneuver “unacceptable” and said Europe

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Macron Dubs Putin “Ogre at Our Gates”

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron on August 19 issued a strong caution to European allies regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin. Macron described him as “a predator, an ogre at our gates,” stressing that Europe must remain realistic and not fall into the trap of misplaced trust. Concerns Over Russia’s Ambitions Macron underlined Russia’s track record of […]

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US and Israel Slam France’s Palestine Recognition

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2025

France’s announcement to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September has drawn strong criticism from both the United States and Israel. Western Criticism US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the decision as “reckless” and said it legitimizes terrorism while undermining the victims of the October 7 attacks. Israel’s […]