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EU vote counts confirm French far right win amid Macron poll gamble

June 10, 2024

Paris: Early official results have confirmed a landslide win for France's far-right National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen, more ...

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Far-right gains in EU election deal stunning defeats to France’s Macron, Germany’s Scholz

June 10, 2024

Brussels: Far-right parties rattled the traditional powers in the European Union and made major gains in parliamentary elections Sunday, dealing ...

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France prez Macron to meet Real Madrid chief Perez to discuss Mbappe’s release for 2024 Paris Olympics: Reports

May 21, 2024

Paris: French president Emmanuel Macron is reportedly hosting Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez for lunch Tuesday afternoon (CET) for the ...

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Messages of support pour in for Kate Middleton after cancer diagnosis

March 23, 2024

London: Messages of support wishing Britain's Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, a speedy recovery have been pouring in from around ...

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India-France strategic partnership growing from strength to strength: EAM Jaishankar

March 4, 2024

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar Monday said that the strategic partnership between India and France is growing ...

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs security agreement with France

February 17, 2024

Paris: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement with France hours after he officialised a similar ...

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy will sign security agreements with Germany, France

February 16, 2024

Berlin: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to sign bilateral security agreements with Germany and France on Friday as Kyiv ...

Ukraine needs more time to launch counter-offensive against Russia: Zelensky

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France, Ukraine to sign security agreement in Paris

February 15, 2024

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron will sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Friday in Paris, the ...

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UPI’s global launch at iconic Eiffel Tower in France

February 2, 2024

Paris: India Friday formally launched UPI at the iconic Eiffel Tower here, terming it as taking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ...

Xi calls for Ukraine peace talks to resume during talks with Macron Beijing: Chinese leader Xi Jinping called Thursday for peace talks over Ukraine after French President Emmanuel Macron appealed to him to “bring Russia to its senses,” but Xi gave no indication Beijing would use its leverage as Vladimir Putin's diplomatic partner to press for a settlement. Xi gave no sign China, which declared it had a “no limits friendship” with Moscow before last year's attack, had changed its stance since calling for peace talks in February. But he added his personal authority by repeating the appeal at a joint event with Macron in front of reporters. “Peace talks should resume as soon as possible,” Xi said. Beijing, which sees Moscow as a partner in opposing US domination of global affairs, has tried to appear neutral in the conflict but has given Putin diplomatic support and repeated Russian justifications for the February 2022 attack. Xi received an effusive welcome from Putin when he visited Moscow last month, giving the isolated Russian president a political boost. The Chinese leader said “legitimate security concerns of all parties” should be considered, a reference to Moscow's argument that its invasion of Ukraine was justified because of the eastward expansion of NATO, the US-European military alliance. Governments should “avoid taking actions that will further make the crisis deteriorate or even get out of control," Xi said. He called for cooperation to reduce disruption of food and energy supplies, especially for developing countries. During their talks earlier, Macron appealed to Xi to “bring Russia to its senses and bring everyone back to the negotiating table.” Macron pointed to Chinese support for the United Nations Charter, which calls for respect of a country's territorial integrity. He said Putin's announcement that his government would deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus violated international agreements and commitments Moscow had made to Xi's government. “We need to find a lasting peace," the French president said. "I believe that this is also an important issue for China, as much as it is for France and for Europe.” China is the biggest buyer of Russian oil and gas, which helps prop up the Kremlin's revenue in the face of Western sanctions. That increases Chinese influence, but Xi appears reluctant to jeopardise that partnership by pressuring Putin. “China has always adhered to an objective and fair position on the issue of the Ukraine crisis,” said a Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning. “We have been an advocate of a political solution to the crisis and a promoter of peace talks.” Earlier, Macron said during a meeting with the ruling Communist Party's No. 2 leader, Premier Li Qiang, that France wants to “build a common path” in dealing with “all the major conflicts” in addition to Ukraine. Li said there was likely to be a “broad consensus” between Macron and Xi but gave no indication whether Beijing might be willing to lobby Moscow to make peace. The meeting will “send positive signals of concerted efforts by China, France and Europe to maintain world peace and stability,” Li said. Macron was accompanied to Beijing by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a show of European unity. Last week, von der Leyen warned that the European Union must be prepared to develop measures to protect trade and investment that China might exploit for security and military purposes. Meanwhile, NATO's 31 member countries warned Wednesday of “severe consequences” should China start sending weapons and ammunition to Russia. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said giving lethal aid would be a “historic mistake.” He warned there would be “severe consequences” but declined to give details. Mao, the Chinese spokesperson, rejected NATO criticism. “When it comes to responsibility in Ukraine, I think the United States and military blocs such as NATO should take responsibility,” Mao said. “NATO is in no position to accuse or pressure China.” AP China, Ukraine, Xi Jinping, Emmanuel Macron

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Xi says ready to ‘break new ground’ to solidify China-France ties after Macron inks big defence deals with India

January 28, 2024

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping has offered to "break new ground" to give a fillip to the China-France ties, days ...

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Cricket Nationalism

November 17, 2024

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November 16, 2024

I ndia’s signing of the Host Country Agreement (HCA) with the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) marks a significant win for...

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Kerala government’s suspension of two IAS officers - Kerala Industries and Commerce Director K Gopalakrishnan and Agriculture Department Special Secretary...

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