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France, UK leaders head to US to urge Trump against abandoning Ukraine

The leaders of France and Britain are making tag-team visits to Washington this week as Europe attempts to persuade President Donald Trump not to abandon Ukraine in pursuit of a peace deal in the three-year-old war with Russia. There is an element of good cop, bad cop in efforts by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron to salvage American support for Kyiv. Starmer, reluctant to openly confront Trump, speaks of being a bridge between Europe and the US administration. Macron has more strongly criticised Trump's recent statements that echo Russia's narrative and American moves to negotiate with Moscow while sidelining Ukraine. Both leaders stress Ukraine's voice and sovereignty must be at the center of any peace talks. The French president warned Trump against appearing weak in the face of President Putin. It's not you, it's not your trademark, it's not in your interest, said Macron, who is due at the White House on Monday, the third anniversary of Russi

French Prez Macron calls Mulhouse knife attack an 'Islamist terror act'

Prosecutors said that three more officers were lightly wounded in the attack in the city of Mulhouse, carried out by a 37-year-old suspect

Pope Francis treated for pneumonia as his health condition worsens

The 88-year old pontiff underwent additional exams on Tuesday, with a chest CT scan showed the onset of bilateral pneumonia

France immigration: Even citizens struggle with tough French language tests

An impact report on the new immigration law suggests the stricter rules could see around 60,000 people denied permission to remain in France

India, France hold talks on disarmament, non-proliferation in Paris

The two sides discussed developments in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation relating to the nuclear, chemical, biological domains, as well as outer space security, MEA said

Jubilant Biosys expands global footprint with acquisition in France

This acquisition marks a significant step in Jubilant Biosys' global strategy, providing a foothold in Europe's expanding pharmaceutical and biotech ecosystem

India, France sign pact on modular reactors, launch roadmap on AI

France reiterated its firm support for India's permanent membership of the UNSC

Sidbi partners with France's lender AFD for $100 million credit line

The Small Industries Development Bank of India on Wednesday said it has tied up with AFD, under which the French lender will provide a USD 100 million credit line. The resources will be deployed by Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to scale up its green finance solutions for the Indian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to a statement. AFD will provide a credit line of USD 100 million to SIDBI to expand access to affordable financing for MSMEs investing in energy-efficient technologies, renewable energy solutions, and climate-friendly business practices, it said. Both the partners are committed to fostering sustainable economic development and enhancing climate resilience in emerging markets, the statement said, adding that the tie up leverages AFD's climate financing strengths and SIDBI's MSME understanding. "The USD 100 million credit line signed with SIDBI marks a crucial step in empowering MSMEs to invest in sustainable solutions. MSMEs have

AI Action Summit in Paris calls for human-centric approach towards AI use

With a focus on safety, and security, the summit called for urgent action to address inequalities and support capacity-building in developing countries

US, UK refuse to sign AI summit communique calling for 'global governance'

In a speech before the communique was released, Vice President JD Vance argued strongly against the European Union's tough regulatory approach to social-media platforms and AI

Europe to embrace AI on day 2 of Paris summit amid unclear global consensus

According to Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will announce on Tuesday a new AI strategy for the bloc

PM Modi arrives in France to attend AI summit, hold talks with Macron

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France on Monday on a three-day visit during which he will co-chair an AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron and hold bilateral talks with him. In the evening, Modi will attend a dinner hosted by President Macron at the lyse Palace in honour of visiting Heads of Government and State. The dinner is also likely to be attended by CEOs from the tech domain and a number of other distinguished invitees to the summit. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi will co-chair the AI Action Summit along with President Macron. Modi and Macron will also hold discussions in both restricted and delegation formats and address the India-France CEO's Forum. On Wednesday, the two leaders will visit Mazargues War Cemetery, maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Marseille, to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers in World War I. They will inaugurate the newest Consulate General of India in Marseille. Modi and Macron will

Macron unveils $112.5 bn AI investment to boost France's tech ambitions

French President Emmanuel Macron compared this initiative to the $500-billion AI data centre project announced by US President Donald Trump last month

AI to strategic ties: What's on PM Modi's agenda as he leaves for France

PM Modi will also travel to the US on February 12, where he will meet President Donald Trump for the first time during his second term in the White House

Paris AI summit draws world leaders, CEOs eager for technology wave

Eagerness to rein in AI has waned since previous AI summits in Britain and South Korea that focused world powers' attention on technology's risks

India-France trade rose to $20 bn: Chambers of Commerce and Industry Prez

Earlier trade used to be in range of $15-18 billion, and was always seen to be used on the defence, aircraft, the air force, with mostly the industries of defence and aeronautics seen to be involved

PM Modi to co-chair AI Summit with France on February 11 in Paris

PM Modi will co-chair the upcoming Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron with global leaders such as US Vice President JD Vance and China's Vice PM

France issues 16.8% more visas in 2024; Indians among top recipients

Long-term data since 2011 shows a slight rise in US arrivals, with a dip in 2020 and 2021, likely due to Covid-19 restrictions

Tesla registrations drop 63% in France amid rising competition in EU

Tesla's sales plummeted 41% last year in Germany, while overall battery-electric vehicle sales declined 27%. The Federal Motor Transport Authority is scheduled to report January results on Wednesday

Russia, Trump push Europe to be more independent, says French Prez Macron

Macron made the comments as he arrived at a gathering of European Union leaders in Brussels to discuss relations with the United States and bolstering Europe's military defences