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Topic: French President

France’s Macron calls Trump to joke about his plight after being blocked by US leader’s motorcade

French President Emmanuel Macron, who is currently in New York for the UNGA, was seen in a video on social media calling up the US President after he was stopped from crossing the street.

‘Unacceptable’, French President Macron urges US to consider decision on Palestinian visas

In a post on X, Macron called for the measure to be reversed & for Palestinian representation to be ensured in accordance with the Host Country Agreement.

Macron sues right-wing podcaster for claiming France’s first lady was born male

In their court filing, the Macrons accuse Candace Owens of running a lie-filled 'campaign of global humiliation' to promote her podcast and expand her 'frenzied' fan base.

French President Macron says he will appoint new PM ‘in the coming days’

Macron, whose ill-fated decision to call a snap ballot in June delivered a much-divided parliament, denied he was responsible for the political crisis.

French President Emmanuel Macron formally accepts PM Gabriel Attal’s resignation

Attal offered his resignation after the French parliamentary elections, but Macron refused to accept his resignation and asked him to stay as caretaker until a new cabinet was appointed.

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

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

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

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

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

On Camera

English didn’t enslave India. It was the harbinger of a new creative consciousness: A Ranganathan

Rabindranath Tagore stood apart from his contemporaries by infusing poetry and universalism into Indian nationalism, opposing chauvinism and blind obedience, wrote A Ranganathan in 1962.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.