New York, March 1 (IANS) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in an epochal attack by the US and Israel, marking an inflection point in the 46-year Shia-theocratic rule, as Tehran’s retaliation set off conflagrations in a swath of the Middle East.US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday the killing of the 86-year-old cleric, ending his iron-fisted rule over Iran for 36 years.Trump said on Truth Social, “He was unable to avoid our Intelligence and Highly Sophi…
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United Nations, Feb 28 (IANS) As the United Nations Security Council prepared for an emergency session on Saturday, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned what he called the “military escalation in the Middle East”. He said the US-Israel use of force against Iran and Tehran’s retaliation across the region “undermine international peace and security”.France’s President Emmanuel Macron, who said the US-Israel attack on Iran has “grave consequences for international peace and security”, calle…
Paris, Feb 28 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday warned that the outbreak of fresh conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran would have severe consequences for international peace and security. He emphasised that all measures are being taken to ensure the security of French citizens and safeguard the nation’s interests in the Middle East.Macron called on Iran to halt its nuclear and ballistic programmes and end destabilising activities in the Middle East, calling it …
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The revision of three‑decade‑old tax treaty between India and France will lower dividend levies for large French investors including Sanofi, Renault and L’Oreal and safeguard India’s tax base, a report has said.The report from BBC said the new agreement expanded New Delhi’s right to tax certain transactions such as capital gains arising from the sale of shares, including transactions where a French entity owns less than 10 per cent of an Indian company.”The changes…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The just-concluded ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ closes not with finality but with forward motion. In the quiet hum of conversations that linger, one message is clear — the world has found in India not just a market, but a partner in shaping the future of artificial intelligence, according to an official statement.At the week-long summit, the ‘India AI Impact Expo’ unfolded, spreading across ten arenas and more than 70,000 square metres. Global delegates, techno…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Congress on Friday defended a shirtless protest by members from its frontal organisation for youth at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi, calling it their expression of anger against the Union government over a reported trade deal with the United States. “Today, Youth Congress comrades have expressed the anger of the youth, farmers and businessmen of the country in the form of protest,” the Congress party posted on its social media “X” handle. “By striking …
Washington, Feb 20 (IANS) President Donald Trump said he threatened to impose a 100 per cent tariff on French wine and champagne to force changes in global drug pricing, offering a vivid example of how he uses trade leverage to reshape international economic arrangements.Speaking at a steel plant in Rome, Georgia, Trump described phone calls with foreign leaders after announcing a policy to align US drug prices with the lowest rates paid elsewhere.He said American consumers were paying far more …
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his views on free speech amid criticism and partial quoting of his earlier remarks, while linking it to broader themes of mutual respect in international relations, including Indo-French defence partnerships. Macron addressed misconceptions head-on, clarifying that true free speech is not unrestricted or algorithm-driven chaos. He stated, “I do believe in free speech. But what does it mean? Free speech means I will lis…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Emmanuel Macron before the French President concluded his India visit on Thursday following his participation in the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The two leaders held discussions on a hectic day as PM Modi welcomed the world leaders to the landmark summit.During Macron’s official visit from February 17 to 19, both leaders held discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide spectrum of areas as enshrined in the Horizon …
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) “I love your country,” was the broad message by French President Emmanuel Macron while speaking exclusively to IANS on Thursday, during the ongoing India AI Impact Summit. The French President explained the extent and impact of the strategic agreement between the two nations and also expressed surprise over why the India-France Rafale deal came under criticism from certain quarters in India, asserting that it will only make the nation stronger by opening new avenues of…