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11Oct

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IDF Says 2 More UN Peacekeepers Injured In Lebanon; Macron Condemns ‘Deliberate Targeting’

The Israel Defence Forces on Friday stated that two UN peacekeepers sustained injuries after its troops opened fired at an "immediate threat," located approximately 50 meters near the UNIFIL post in southern Lebanon. This is the second such incident in the region, where UN mission peacekeepers were wounded during attacks launched by Israel on Hezbollah. Reacting to this, President Emmanuel Macron said that France will not tolerate "deliberate targeting" of UN peacekeepers by Israeli forces. "Earlier today (Friday), IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon identified an immediate threat against them. The soldiers responded with fire toward the threat. An initial examination indicates that during the incident, a hit was identified on a UNIFIL post, located approximately 50 meters from the ...

9Oct

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French PM Michel Barnier survives no-confidence vote: Far-right secures fragile government – Times of India

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier (Photo: Reuters) Michel Barnier, France’s new prime minister, survived a no-confidence motion brought by the left-wing opposition on Tuesday, marking the first test for his fragile government in a divided National Assembly. The motion, proposed by the New Popular Front (NFP) coalition, fell well short of the 289 votes needed, with only197 lawmakers in support, as reported by AFP news agency.A defeat for the leftThe no-confidence vote, led by Socialist Party (PS) leader Olivier Faure, sought to remove Barnier's government, which President Emmanuel Macron appointed to restore stability after the inconclusive July elections. Faure admitted defeat, saying, "There was very little suspense," and acknowledged that the French public now had clarity on "who is ...

1Oct

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NSA Ajit Doval Calls On French President Macron, Conveys PM Modi’s Greetings

Paris: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday called on French President Emmanuel Macron and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings. He also met the Armed Forces Minister of France and discussed enhancing bilateral defence relations and advancing space collaboration, as well as the "evolving" global situation. "NSA Ajit Doval calls on French President HE @EmmanuelMacron. Conveyed PM @narendramodi’s greetings. Reiterated commitment to implement the India-France Horizon 2047 roadmap," the Indian embassy in France said in a post on X. NSA Ajit Doval calls on 🇫🇷President HE @EmmanuelMacron Conveyed PM @narendramodi’s greetings. Reiterated commitment to implement the 🇮🇳🇫🇷Horizon 2047 roadmap. President stressed the value of 🇮🇳🇫🇷efforts to advance peace and address glob...

26Sep

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‘Let’s Make UN More Efficient’: France’s Macron Backs India’s Bid For Permanent Seat In UN SC

French President Emmanuel Macron has voiced strong support for India's permanent membership in the United Nations. Speaking during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday, Macron said he is in favour of the Security Council to be expanded to include Germany, Japan, India and Brazil. "Let's make the UN more efficient. Firstly, perhaps making them more representative and that's why France, as I reiterate here, is in favour of the Security Council being expanded. Germany, Japan, India and Brazil should be permanent members much like two countries that Africa will decide to represent them," Macron said in his address to the United Nations General Assembly debate. #WATCH | President Macron of France addressed the UN General Debate on 25th September, he said, "France is in ...

22Sep

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Macron Announces New French Government With Rightward Tilt

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday unveiled a new government that will be dominated by conservatives and centrists. It will be led by the newly elected prime minister, Michel Barnier. This comes more than two months after snap elections that produced a hung parliament. According to an AFP report, as France grapples with growing financial challenges, the first major task for Barnier is to submit a 2025 budget plan addressing France’s financial situation. Barnier, a conservative, is best known internationally for leading the European Union’s Brexit negotiations with the UK. Earlier this month, Macron named Barnier as the prime minister, despite his Republicans party’s underwhelming performance in the recent election. Barnier faced challenging negotiations in selecting his governme...

8Sep

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Michel Barnier: ‘Monsieur Brexit’ to France’s PM

New French prime minister Michel Barnier delivers a speech during the handover ceremony, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Paris. President Emmanuel Macron has named EU’s Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister after more than 50 days of caretaker government. | Photo Credit: AP Choosing conservative Michel Barnier as his Prime Minister, French President Emmanuel Macron has tasked the 73-year-old veteran politician with the tricky challenge of winning the confidence of a starkly divided National Assembly. Not a stranger to tackling sticky situations, the former EU chief negotiator accepted his role, saying, “There is a need for respect, appeasement and unity,” as the Left parties cry afoul over a ‘stolen election’.Born on January 9, 1951, Mr. Barnier comes from humble origi...