PRIME MINISTER GABRIEL ATTAL

France election gives leftists most seats over far right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlock

The results showed just over 180 seats for the New Popular Front leftist coalition, which placed first, ahead of Macron’s centrist alliance, with more than 160 seats. Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and its allies were restricted to third place, although their more than 140 seats were still way ahead of the party’s previous best showing — 89 seats in 2022.

France election: Voter turnout high, could force Emmanuel Macron to share power with far right

Voting in pivotal runoff elections in France could lead to a historic victory for Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally or a hung parliament, impacting global diplomacy and France's future direction. High turnout reflects the nation's concern over the outcome, with uncertainty looming over potential coalition governments or far-right leadership. The election results will shape France's political landscape for the remaining years of President Macron's term.

French IT firm Atos seeks over $1 billion in new funds: report

Atos is aiming to convert about half of its $5 billion debt into equity as part of the plan disclosed during a confidential meeting on Monday, Bloomberg said.

France raises its security readiness to highest level after attack in Russia, worried about IS

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced the decision in a post on X, saying authorities were "taking into account the Islamic State's claim of responsibility for the (Moscow) attack and the threats weighing on our country."

French lawmakers make abortion a constitutional right

Women have had a legal right to abortion in France since a 1974 law - which many harshly criticised at the time. But the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision to reverse the Roe v. Wade ruling that recognised women's constitutional right to abortion prompted activists to push France to become the first country to explicitly protect the right in its basic law.

France enshrines women's right to abortion in its constitution

Jaishankar meets Bangladesh PM Hasina & thanks her for guidance in furthering bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during the Munich Security Conference, where he praised her guidance in strengthening India-Bangladesh relations. This was their first meeting since Hasina's reelection to a record fifth term. Jaishankar also met with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to discuss traditional medicine and pandemic preparedness. During his visit, Jaishankar also met with several other foreign dignitaries, including US Secretary of State Blinken and German Foreign Minister Baerbock, to discuss various global challenges and bilateral cooperation.

Gabriel Attal, France's youngest, first gay PM: 5 things to know

Gabriel Attal was named Tuesday as France’s youngest-ever prime minister. President Emmanuel Macron's office announced the appointment in a statement. He will work with Attal to name a new government in the coming days, though some key ministers are expected to continue in their posts. Gabriel Attal, at 34, has surpassed leftist Laurent Fabius, who was 37 when Francois Mitterrand appointed him prime minister in 1984, as the youngest prime minister of France since the war.

Who is France's first openly gay PM? Here are top things about Gabriel Attal

Emmanuel Macron appointed Gabriel Attal, France's youngest post-war prime minister, as education minister. Attal, who is openly gay, joined the Socialist Party at 17 and became a household name as government spokesman during the pandemic. He later became a junior minister in the finance ministry and then education minister, known for banning the Muslim abaya dress in state schools. Attal recently shared his experience of being bullied in middle school by a former classmate.

Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest PM as Macron seeks reset: Media

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed 34-year-old Education Minister Gabriel Attal as his new prime minister, aiming to improve his centrist party's chances in the EU ballot. Attal, a close Macron ally, became a household name as government spokesman during the COVID pandemic. He will replace outgoing Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, who was ousted in 2022.

Leaders from emerging economies are visiting China for the ''Belt and Road'' forum

Under the initiative, a signature policy of Xi, Chinese companies have built ports, roads, railways, power plants and other infrastructure around the world in a bid to boost trade and economic growth. But the massive Chinese development loans that funded the projects have also burdened some poorer countries with heavy debts.

In swipe at government, Congress says 7th NAM summit took place in 1983 'without much self-serving publicity'

Ramesh said, "The 7th Non-Aligned Summit took place without much hype and self-serving publicity in New Delhi for five days in March 1983." "Incidentally, this was the Summit to which Fidel Castro brought along Gabriel Garcia Marquez as part of the Cuban delegation. Now, of course, the self-styled Vishwaguru refers to these countries as the Global South," he said.

France's education minister bans long robes in classrooms. They're worn mainly by Muslims

France's education minister has announced a ban on long robes in classrooms, citing that they are testing secularism in schools. The ban mainly affects abayas and khamis worn by Muslims. Critics argue that these garments are merely a fashion statement and not an ostentatious sign of religion. However, the minister believes that they infringe on secularism and can destabilize schools.

G4 countries seek early reform of UN Security Council

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar later told reporters that India had consistently maintained its position on expansion of both permanent and non-permanent membership of the Security Council.

Donald Trump & Pope-like welcome awaits PM Narendra Modi in Israel

The significance that Israel is attaching to the visit can be judged from the fact that Modi will be received by PM Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben-Gurion Airport on July 4.

While offloading largecaps in Q3, FIIs fell in love with these 200 midcap & smallcap stocks

In the auto and auto ancillary space, foreign investors increased share holdings in Amara Raja Batteries, Sona Koyo Steering and Minda, Capitaline data showed.

India-EU FTA talks likely to figure during Angela Merkel's visit

Upcoming visit of German Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to give a boost to bilateral trade ties in areas like clean energy with India as the two sides are likely to pick up the issue of stalled talks on India-EU free trade pact.

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe invited for Summit

Rathore met the Zimbabwean President as the Special Envoy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to personally extend the invitation on his behalf.

Greek deal on bailout is within reach, say leaders

“I’d say it is a matter of one week.” Earlier Monday, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told Greek industrialists that the discussions are in the “final stretch.”

PM Narendra Modi and Angela Merkel to inaugurate India's participation in Hannover Fair

Merkel will receive Modi when he arrives at the Hannover trade fair grounds and afterwards they will attend the opening ceremony.

Why Patrick Modiano winning the Nobel in Literature would exasperate some

By picking the French writer for the Literature Nobel, the Swedish Academy wants us to choose something on the menu most of us haven’t tried before.

Narendra Modi announces major capacity building initiatives for South American region

Modi, who met several South American Presidents in Brasilia at a meeting, recalled business ties between Gujarat and the region.

BRICS bank opens co-operation opportunities with South America: Narendra Modi

Modi has said the establishment of the BRICS development bank opens up newer opportunities of co-operation with nations of South America.