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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicEmmanuel Macron

Topic: Emmanuel Macron

French PM Elisabeth Borne resigns as Macron aims for second term ahead of EU elections

In her resignation letter, Borne said she and Macron agreed in their last meeting that 'it was more necessary than ever to push on with reforms'.

After scheduling issue with Biden, India to have French President Macron as Republic Day chief guest

Earlier plan of Quad leaders attending Republic Day parade failed due to schedule problems. Modi was chief guest at France's Bastille Day celebrations and parade this year.

Macron proposes that US-led anti-IS coalition operating in Iraq & Syria fight Hamas

Macron gave no detail on how the US-led coalition of dozens of countries, of which Israel is not a member, could be involved.

‘You’re not alone,’ Macron tells Israel, says France stands ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with them

French President Emmanuel Macron, who arrived in Israel Tuesday, vowed his unwavering support for the country in its fight against Hamas but warned against risks of a regional conflict.

US, UK, France, Germany & Italy condemn Hamas attack, acknowledge Palestinians’ ‘legitimate aspirations’

In joint statement, countries say they will support Israel's efforts 'to defend itself and its people' & that Hamas offers Palestinians nothing but 'more terror & bloodshed'.

‘Racial discrimination,’ says Russian foreign ministry after journalist denied entry to Macron’s presser at G20

Russian foreign ministry demands apology from the office of the French President, says representatives of 11 French media houses are accredited in Russia.

9 die, 2 missing as fire breaks out at France’s holiday home for disabled people

PARIS (Reuters) -Nine bodies were found in the smouldering ruins of a holiday home housing disabled people that caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday in eastern France, a chief firefighter said.

India, France to jointly develop engine to power AMCA fighter, ink MoU for more Scorpenes

Engine programme part of Horizon 2047 document which sets course for bilateral ties between the 2 countries & covers areas of defence industrial collaboration, released during Modi's France visit.

Over 45,000 cops, armoured vehicles deployed & 1,300 arrested as rioting in France enters day-4

Riots in France were sparked by killing of 17-yr-old Nahel by cops at traffic stop in Nanterre, a suburb of Paris, in what is being termed 'worst domestic crisis' faced by Macron.

Emmanuel Macron says wealthy nations have pledged $100 billion climate aid at Paris summit

The $100 billion pledge falls far short of poor nations' actual needs, but has become symbolic of wealthy countries' failure to deliver promised climate funds.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.