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Friday, April 17, 2026
TopicEmmanuel Macron

Topic: Emmanuel Macron

Macron calls on Israel & Iran not to draw Lebanon into war, promises to step up military aid to Beirut

French President has also deployed aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to the region & spoke with PM Narendra Modi too about ‘evolving situation in West Asia’.

France expands nuclear arsenal after decades, to extend umbrella across Europe. Here’s what it means

Announcement comes amid sustained strain on trans-atlantic alliance, with French President Macron declaring that France will forge an independent European security architecture.

India asks Dassault to submit bid for 114 Rafale fighter jets by April-end

Analysis of IAF proposal shows that the true Make in India component is much lesser than expected, therefore negotiations will focus on increasing that component.

Macron’s ‘Thank you India’ goes full Bollywood with desi tadka of ‘Na De Dil Pardesi Nu’

The Dhurandhar movie soundtrack has found its way into a 45-second video posted by French President Emmanuel Macron, after he returned from his two-day visit to India.

Macron says France ready to make in India, Modi hails elevation of ties to ‘global strategic partnership’

New Delhi: India and France Monday elevated its ties to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership” announced, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting that the relationship...

The Macron text leaked by Trump: Syria is fine, Iran maybe… but Greenland? Really?

Donald Trump posts private message from French President Macron after France declined to join proposed Board of Peace, reviving disputes over Gaza, tariffs and Greenland.

Trump wants his Board of Peace signed in Davos. Macron declines

Much of the concern centres on the wording of the peace board’s charter, which appears to place its ultimate decision-making power with Trump.

After UK, France recognises Palestinian state at UNGA. Furious Netanyahu vows retaliation

The Israeli leader is set to meet with Trump later this week. Netanyahu has promised to make his views on the future of Palestine clear after discussions with US President.

Capture of Gaza aid boat Madleen: Greta heads home, French MP Rima Hassan among 8 still in Israel

French assembly deputy Clémence Guetté says Rima did not refuse to be repatriated to France, but refused to sign a document stating that they entered Israeli territory illegally.

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The Delimitation Dilemma—What Southern politicians should be bargaining for

Instead of fighting the inevitable population shift, southern leaders should seek to integrate migrants and preserve their local influence.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.