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France provides military intelligence to Ukraine as US freezes vital info

France is providing military intelligence to Ukraine after Washington announced it was freezing the sharing of information with Kyiv, French defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Thursday. The US said Wednesday it had paused its intelligence sharing with Ukraine, cutting off the flow of vital information that has helped the war-torn nation target Russian invaders, but Trump administration officials have said that positive talks between Washington and Kyiv mean it may only be a short suspension. American intelligence is vital for Ukraine to track Russian troop movements and select targets. Speaking to France Inter radio on Thursday, Lecornu said France is continuing its intelligence sharing. Our intelligence is sovereign, Lecornu said. We have intelligence that we allow Ukraine to benefit from. Lecornu added that following the US decision to suspend all military aid to Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron asked him to accelerate the various French aid packages to make up for

Russia has become a threat to France and Europe: French President Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron's message to EU: Europe must prepare itself for an era of uncertainty and take greater responsibility for its defence

Macron to confer with allies on protecting Europe with nuclear deterrence

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he will confer with European allies on the idea of using France's nuclear deterrent to protect the continent in the face of threats from Russia. Macron made the comments in a televised address to the nation. France is the only nuclear power in the European Union. Macron described Russia as a threat to France and Europe," and said he had decided to open the strategic debate on the protection of our allies on the European continent by our (nuclear) deterrent. He said the use of France's nuclear weapons would remain only in the hands of the French president. Macron also said he hoped to convince US President Donald Trump not to impose tariffs on imports from Europe.

UK, France, and Ukraine agree to work on a ceasefire plan for Russia's war

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire plan to present to the United States. Starmer says the plan emerged after talks among the four countries' leaders following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Oval Office blowout with US President Donald Trump. The prime minister told the BBC he believes the US president wants a durable peace in Ukraine. He repeated his assertion that American security guarantees will be needed to make it stick. Starmer is hosting a summit of European leaders in London on Sunday to discuss Ukraine. It was supposed to cap a week of whirlwind diplomacy advancing the prospect of peace in Ukraine. But a summit of European leaders on Sunday has been overshadowed by the extraordinary scolding by US President Donald Trump of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday for being ungrateful for US support. The London meeting has now taken on greater importance in defendin

How did global leaders react to the Trump-Zelenskyy White House clash

The reactions follow a tense Oval Office exchange involving Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, US President Trump, and Vice-President Vance, sparking global concern

French firm accuses MMRDA of corruption, seeks diplomatic intervention

The French company has alleged that MMRDA officials demanded benefits and intentionally delayed payments. Systra has raised these concerns with the Indian government and sought diplomatic intervention

Trump calls France 'oldest ally,' Macron stresses shared vision for 'peace'

Donald Trump further claimed that he was engaged in serious discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the conflict

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