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Macron's Snub of Bangladesh’s Yunus Leads to Trip Cancellation
Macron's visit was intended to "enhance our bilateral relations with a nation that is undergoing quick economic development and looking to diversify its partnerships," a statement from the French embassy in Dhaka read on Monday.
Macron Urges EU to Freeze Investments Amid US Tariff Dispute
Speaking to business leaders and government representatives at the Élysée Palace on Thursday, Macron emphasized Europe should reconsider its position before investing additional financial resources into the American economy. "It is essential that future investments, the announced investments in the last few weeks, must be suspended for a while until we have made things clear with the United States of America," he said.
France: Marine Le Pen Convicted in Embezzlement Case, Political Future in Question
During an interview with French television channel TF1, Le Pen denounced the decision as a "political" move to prevent her from standing for president in 2027, claiming that millions of French people were "outraged" by the move.
France Opposes Using Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Europe's Defense Expansion
Speaking to France Info radio, Lombard said that the assets "mainly belong to Russia's central bank," and thus their freezing is in conflict with international agreements entered into by France and the European Union (EU).
Blasts Near Russian Consulate in France Show Signs of Terrorism, Says Moscow
"The blasts on the grounds of the Russian Consulate General in Marseille bear all the characteristics of a terrorist attack. We call for the country accrediting them to take thorough and timely actions to investigate, and measures to enhance the security of Russian foreign missions," said Maria Zakharova, the ministry's spokeswoman, in an interview with the state-run Tass news agency.
Pope Francis Admits to Aides He May Not Survive Pneumonia Battle
The 88-year-old pope was admitted to hospital last Friday when he was diagnosed with double pneumonia, which involves inflammation and scarring of both lungs, gradually worsening the process of breathing.
India and France Expand Partnership Beyond Defence to Strengthen Economic Ties
France has emerged as a major source of FDI for India with more than 1,000 French establishments already present in India. France is the 11th largest foreign investor in India with a cumulative investment of $10.84 billion from April 2000 to December 2023.
Terror Hits New Orleans: 15 Dead in French Quarter Rampage
The authorities now investigate potential links between the suspect, a 42-year-old Army veteran from Texas, and the terrorist group.
French President Macron Thanks PM Modi for India's Support Following Cyclone Chido in Mayotte
Responding to PM Modi's message, President Macron said on X "Thank you for your thoughts and support, dear @NarendraModi."
France, Norway Support ICC's Action on Israel
The ICC's pre-trial chamber has accused Netanyahu and Gallant of committing "crimes against humanity and war crimes" between at least October 8, 2023, and May 20, 2024.
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