Macron's diplomatic comeback: from France's domestic crisis to reshaping Europe's defense French President Emmanuel Macron is back at the center of global diplomacy, seeking to ease relations with President Donald Trump, championing a Ukraine peace plan alongside his British counterpart, and seeing his longstanding desire to boost European defense turning into reality. Environment 09 Mar, 2025
Trump expresses hope Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France's Macron Trump is set to hold a meeting Thursday with another key European leader, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. World 25 Feb, 2025
The UN will vote to demand Russia pull troops out of Ukraine. But the US wants a softer approach On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Monday on dueling resolutions — Ukraine's European-backed proposal demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from the country and a U.S. call for a swift end to the war that never mentions Moscow's aggression. World 24 Feb, 2025
Macron's message to Trump: 'You can't be weak in the face of Putin' Macron will travel to Washington to meet with Trump on Monday, the White House said. World 21 Feb, 2025
Russia and the US agree to work towards improving ties and ending the Ukraine war in landmark talks Rubio said Tuesday that ending the conflict would require concessions from all sides and that Europe would be a part of talks. World 18 Feb, 2025
High-stakes AI summit in Paris: World leaders, tech titans and challenging diplomatic talks Major world leaders are meeting for an AI summit in Paris, where challenging diplomatic talks are expected as tech titans fight for dominance in the fast-moving technology industry. World 10 Feb, 2025
Zelenskyy says excluding Ukraine from US-Russia talks about war is 'very dangerous' With Trump back in the White House, Ukraine’s relationship with the U.S., its largest and most important ally, is also at a tipping point. World 02 Feb, 2025
India celebrates Republic Day with Indonesian president as chief guest India celebrated its 76th Republic Day on Sunday with a colorful parade displaying its military might and cultural diversity on a boulevard in the heart of country’s capital. Indonesian president was the guest of honor. World 26 Jan, 2025
China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White House China’s relations aren’t improving with every U.S. partner. World 22 Jan, 2025
India's navy launches submarine, warships to guard against China's presence in Indian Ocean Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Atlantic Ocean’s importance has shifted to the Indian Ocean region, which is becoming a center of international power rivalry. World 16 Jan, 2025
France's military is being ousted from more African countries. Here's why The officials declined to confirm numbers of troop reductions but called it significant. World 25 Dec, 2024
Death toll in French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is 'several hundred,' top official says The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and may run into the thousands, the island’s top government official told a local broadcaster Sunday. World 16 Dec, 2024