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French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed outgoing defense minister Sébastien Lecornu as the country’s new prime minister, handing him the difficult task of building consensus in a fractured parliament and pushing through the 2026 budget. The move comes after Prime Minister François Bayrou resigned on Monday, ending his tenure after only nine months in office. Bayrou’s downfall was tied to …

French President Emmanuel Macron has set off a new wave of international debate by formally backing recognition of a Palestinian state. His decision, echoed by several Western allies, has drawn sharp criticism from Israel and the United States while reviving calls for a two-state solution as the path to ending the war in Gaza. In a letter addressed to Israeli …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Washington on Monday, August 18, for high-level talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. The visit comes just days after Trump’s summit in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which was described by the White House as showing “great progress” but failing to deliver a definitive breakthrough on ending the war in Ukraine. Zelensky …

French President Emmanuel Macron declared on Wednesday that any decisions regarding Ukraine’s territorial boundaries can only be made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Speaking after a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, Macron underscored that no other leader has the authority to negotiate such matters. Macron also expressed hope that a meeting involving Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and …

French President Emmanuel Macron’s declaration that France would recognize a Palestinian state has stirred a complex mix of optimism and skepticism among Palestinians. While many welcomed the announcement as a potential shift toward international recognition of Palestinian sovereignty, others questioned its practical impact—particularly given the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. A Gesture Met with Hope—and Reservations In the West Bank …

Efforts to stabilize the fragile truce between Israel and Iran entered a second day on Wednesday, following nearly two weeks of intense cross-border conflict that drew in global powers and severely escalated nuclear concerns. The cessation of hostilities has raised the prospect of diplomatic engagement, with indications from the United States that direct talks may take place in the coming …

Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday targeted multiple areas across the Gaza Strip, leaving at least 60 people dead, including 22 children, according to local medical authorities. The attacks followed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s firm declaration that military operations would not be paused until Hamas is entirely dismantled. The heaviest casualties occurred in Jabaliya, in northern Gaza, where 50 people were …

Legendary Arab singer Fairouz celebrated her 90th birthday on Thursday, as Lebanon, her homeland, continues to be torn apart by the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict. On social media, tributes and songs by the iconic Lebanese artist flooded the internet. Though she has largely stayed out of the public eye in recent years, Fairouz remains an enduring symbol of unity in a …