PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas in Paris on Tuesday to discuss the “full implementation” of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, the Elysee Palace announced. The meeting comes as the fragile truce between Hamas and Israel enters its second month, following two years of conflict that began after Hamas’s October 7, […]
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“I won’t quit”: Macron rejects resignation calls amid crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron has refused to resign despite rising pressure and political turmoil in the country. He criticized opposition parties for creating instability as his new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, faces two no-confidence motions this week that could bring down the government. France is battling its deepest political crisis in years, sparked by budget […]
Macron orders outgoing PM to hold urgent crisis talks
PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron has directed outgoing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to hold final talks with political parties in an urgent attempt to end France’s deepening political turmoil. Lecornu resigned just hours after announcing his cabinet, making his administration the shortest in the nation’s modern history. Despite his resignation, Macron has tasked him […]
Macron urges unity, warns against global selfishness
French President Emmanuel Macron warned world leaders on Tuesday against letting a “survival of the fittest” mindset dominate global politics, stressing the urgent need to revive cooperation and shared responsibility. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, he said the world faces growing divisions that threaten peace and stability, urging countries to reject selfishness and short-term […]
Macron calls Trump after NYPD blocks his motorcade in NYC
New York: A rare diplomatic moment turned into a viral spectacle when French President Emmanuel Macron’s motorcade was halted by the New York Police Department (NYPD) in Manhattan. The incident occurred as U.S. President Donald Trump’s movement froze city traffic, forcing Macron to briefly step out of his vehicle. Despite Macron’s security and official status, […]
Russia rejects western security force for Ukraine, tensions escalate
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Western proposals to deploy a post-ceasefire reassurance force in Ukraine. He warned foreign troops would be “legitimate targets.” The comments came after a Paris summit where 26 countries agreed to provide security guarantees once hostilities end. French President Emmanuel Macron said the multinational force would operate by land, sea, […]
Iran accuses IAEA of double standards, suspends nuclear oversight
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly criticized the chief of the UN nuclear watchdog, accusing him of taking a “destructive” approach that prompted Tehran to halt cooperation with the agency. In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday, Pezeshkian defended Iran’s recent decision to cut ties with the International Atomic […]
Macron and Iranian president agree to speed up nuclear talks with Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron recently held a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. During their conversation, both leaders agreed to accelerate ongoing negotiations between Iran and European countries regarding Iran’s nuclear program. The talks aim to ensure transparency and prevent nuclear proliferation in the region. Macron stressed firmly that Iran must never acquire nuclear […]
Macron assures Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons in phone talk with President
PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron held a detailed telephone conversation with Iran’s newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian, stressing that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and must provide concrete guarantees that its nuclear programme is peaceful and transparent. The call, confirmed by the French presidential office, highlighted Macron’s strong push for renewed and accelerated […]
Macron signals tough conditions for Iran in future EU talks
French President Emmanuel Macron has indicated that any renewed negotiations between Europe and Iran would come with strict conditions. Speaking in Paris, Macron said Iran would face demands to halt uranium enrichment and restrict its missile program if talks progress. He stated that any agreement would require Iran to significantly limit its nuclear activities, especially […]