Macron, Trump rush to secure maritime trade as Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz: What steps have US and France taken?

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday directed France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to set for the Mediterranean from the Baltic Sea to help protect assets amid the war in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier will go to the Mediterranean while being escorted by frigates and…

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Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives in India with major trade delegation—What’s on agenda?

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday, leading a large delegation for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including on rare earths and artificial intelligence. Lula, who is traveling with more than a dozen ministers and a large business delegation that includes top CEOs of Brazilian companies, is also…

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‘My friend, I don’t understand’: Macron questions Trump’s Greenland move, calls for Switzerland talks with Russia, Syria

US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he received a note from French President Emmanuel Macron, sharing a screenshot from an apparent message from the European leader. “Note from President Emmanuel Macron, of France,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social with the screenshot. The note starts with, “From president Macron to President…

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