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Topic: French President

France plunges into uncertainty. Far-Right surge stymied, Left in pole position, all eyes on Macron

Keshav Padmanabhan -
The snap elections called by Macron have seen three distinct blocs emerge in the French National Assembly — the Left, his Centre and the Far-Right. None has a governing majority.

Zelenskyy welcomes French promise of Mirage 2000 warplanes, hopes to see them in Ukrainian skies

Ingrid Melander -
U.S. President Joe Biden also offered new weapons Friday worth $225 million and assured Washington's continuing support.

Macron winning second term in France is politically & historically significant. Here’s why

Pia Krishnankutty -
One of only 4 presidents to be re-elected since 1958, Macron's win triggered angry protests in Paris & Lyon. Macron's majority over far-Right rival Marine Le Pen was halved.

French President Jacques Chirac, who led the opposition against US invasion of Iraq, dies

Francois de Beaupuy -
Jacques Chirac was the first French president to recognise responsibility of the state in deportation of Jews during World War II.

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Opinion

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Sushant Sareen -
Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

5 years of Ukraine war—why Delhi must de-hyphenate Moscow from the West

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India can sell its vision, but it can’t spectacle its way to AI power

Economy

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

Vrinda Tulsian -
On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Defence

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

Snehesh Alex Philip -
IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

National Interest

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

Shekhar Gupta -
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.

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