Emmanuel Macron: News
18 Jan 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael's Cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal, hostage release
Israel's Cabinet has approved a six-week ceasefire agreement with Hamas, bringing a pause to the 15-month conflict early on Saturday.
29 Dec 2024
Droupadi MurmuExplained: What is state funeral, what rules govern it
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was given a state funeral on Saturday at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi.
28 Dec 2024
Amit ShahManmohan Singh's final journey; to be cremated with state honors
The funeral procession of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh started from the Congress headquarters on Saturday.
21 Dec 2024
GermanySuspected terror-attack in German Christmas market kills 2, 68 injured
A car plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday evening, killing two and injuring at least 68 others.
13 Dec 2024
FranceFrance's President Macron appoints Francois Bayrou as new prime minister
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Francois Bayrou as the country's new prime minister.
12 Dec 2024
ChinaTrump invites China's Xi Jinping to his presidential inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration on January 20, 2025.
08 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpZelenskyy says talks with Trump were 'good and productive'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US president-elect Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron face-to-face for the first time in Paris on Saturday.
07 Dec 2024
ParisWhy Notre Dame Cathedral is significant to world history
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, a Gothic architectural masterpiece over 850 years old, will open its doors to the public on Saturday (local time) after a five-year-long restoration.
05 Dec 2024
FranceWhy French PM was ousted after just 91 days
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was on Wednesday ousted from office after a historic no-confidence vote by lawmakers.
05 Dec 2024
FranceFrench PM Michel Barnier ousted in no-confidence vote: What next
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been ousted from office after a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly.
03 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpTrump to attend Notre Dame Cathedral's grand reopening in Paris
United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced his plans to attend the grand reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris this weekend.
03 Dec 2024
FranceFrench government on brink of collapse—What this means for Macron
The French government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, is on the verge of collapse after no-confidence motions were filed by both left and far-right opposition parties.
27 Nov 2024
IsraelExplained: Israel, Hezbollah reach ceasefire deal for Lebanon
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a United States-brokered ceasefire deal in Lebanon, starting Wednesday.
06 Nov 2024
Antonio GuterresWho is Israel Katz, the new Israeli Defense Minister
Israel Katz has been named Israel's new Defense Minister after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Yoav Gallant.
30 Oct 2024
Donald TrumpHow fitness app Strava is exposing whereabouts of world leaders!
A recent investigation by French newspaper Le Monde has revealed that the confidential movements of global leaders like US President Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and others can be tracked online.
11 Oct 2024
Emily in ParisFrench president-Roman mayor fight over 'Emily in Paris.' Here's why
A light-hearted dispute has broken out between French President Emmanuel Macron and Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri over the Netflix series Emily in Paris.
06 Oct 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu'A...disgrace': Netanyahu as Macron calls for arms embargo in Gaza
French President Emmanuel Macron has come under fire from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the former's proposal to stop supplying Israel with weapons for use in Gaza.
27 Sep 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu'Will speak in actions': Netanyahu rejects call for Lebanon ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Jerusalem would continue its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon until all objectives are met, despite the United States—its key ally, urging a ceasefire.
26 Sep 2024
GermanyMacron backs permanent UNSC seat for India
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for India's bid to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
25 Sep 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuHezbollah confirms its top commander killed in Israel's airstrike
A day after Israel carried out its largest aerial assault on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon—resulting in 558 deaths, including 50 children, and over 1,800 injuries—the Iran-backed group confirmed on Wednesday the death of one of its senior commanders—Ibrahim Mohammed Kobeissi.
22 Sep 2024
France'Nuclear submarines, jet engines...': France's big offer to India
The Emmanuel Macron government is prepared to discuss and support the construction of nuclear attack submarines, the complete transfer of technology for 110 kilo-Newton thrust aircraft engines, and fully capable underwater drones to India.
05 Sep 2024
FranceMacron appoints ex-Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as French PM
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, as his new prime minister.
02 Sep 2024
International Olympic Committee (IOC)Row over plan to keep Olympic rings on Eiffel Tower
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has sparked controversy by expressing her desire to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower after the summer Games conclude.
28 Aug 2024
TelegramTelegram CEO transferred to French court after 4-day police custody
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov (39) has been released from custody by French police and transferred to court for questioning, following his arrest on allegations of the messaging platform being used for illicit activities.
23 Aug 2024
Narendra ModiWhy Modi is taking train to Ukraine instead of flight
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a historic 20-hour overnight train journey from Poland to Ukraine on Thursday (local time).
11 Aug 2024
2024 Paris Olympics2024 Paris Olympics: All we know about the closing ceremony
The highly-octane 2024 Paris Olympics has reached its business end.
31 Jul 2024
FranceNetizens lose it over French President Macron, minister's 'embarrassing' kiss
French President Emmanuel Macron is currently under scrutiny following an intimate kiss with his sports minister, Amelie Oudea-Castera.
27 Jul 2024
Britney SpearsWhy netizens are branding Paris Olympics opening 'worst-ever': A breakdown
Many had hopes that the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics would be spectacular, considering that France had spent an estimated $8.9 billion for the games.
19 Jul 2024
OlympicsAre Olympians safe to swim in Seine after 'poop' threat?
Paris is facing a situation akin to the movie "Under Paris."
12 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpVideo: Biden calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy 'President Putin' at NATO summit
United States President Joe Biden delivered an impassioned news conference on the last day of the NATO summit in Washington, DC, on Thursday in an attempt to allay worries about his advanced age and ability to lead.
11 Jul 2024
MarseilleWhy French government is hurriedly pushing homeless out of Paris
As the Olympic Games in Paris 2024 near, the French government is making every effort to beautify the city.
07 Jul 2024
ParisThe scandalous romance between Macron, 15, and 40-year-old future wife
Many argue that the fixation with the age gap between French President Emmanuel Macron, 46, and his 71-year-old wife, Brigitte, is an indication of profoundly ingrained misogyny, as men in positions of authority often wed much younger women.
03 Jul 2024
FranceHow 200+ withdrawn candidatures may block far-right in French elections
In an unprecedented move, over 200 candidates have withdrawn from the second round of France's parliamentary elections to prevent the far-right National Rally (RN) from gaining power.
21 Jun 2024
FranceAntisemitism outcry in France over 12-year-old Jewish girl's alleged rape
An alleged rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl by two boys has sparked outrage across France and pushed antisemitism to the center of the country's parliamentary election campaign.
Modi, Macron agree to intensify strategic defense cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to strengthen strategic defense cooperation, with a particular emphasis on the "Make in India" initiative.
14 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiG7 Summit: What's on PM Modi's agenda?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Italy on Thursday night to attend the 50th G7 Summit, his first foreign visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term.
10 Jun 2024
Marine Le PenMacron dissolves French parliament, calls a snap election
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a snap parliamentary election within the next 30 days after exit polls indicated the far-right opposition would easily defeat his Renaissance party in the European parliamentary elections.
13 May 2024
AmazonMicrosoft commits €4B to develop AI data centers in France
Microsoft and Amazon, two leading US tech companies, have committed to investing billions in France's technology infrastructure.
18 Apr 2024
Joe Biden'Don't move on Haifa': Biden confuses Israeli city with Rafah
United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday confused the Israeli port city of Haifa with Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, in a startling gaffe.
17 Apr 2024
FranceDrama series on French First Lady Brigitte Macron is coming
Gaumont, the esteemed French production company, has announced its plans to produce a six-part drama series about the life of Brigitte Macron, France's First Lady.
