Seoul, April 17 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating inched down slightly for the first time in three weeks to 66 per cent, a poll showed Friday. The survey by Gallup Korea, conducted Tuesday through Thursday on 1,000 respondents aged 18 and over, showed that the positive assessment of Lee’s overall performance fell 1 percentage point from the previous week, Yonhap News Agency reported. In the previous survey, Lee’s approval rating stood at 67 per cent for the second con…
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New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron with both leaders discussing the situation in West Asia and agreeing on the need to urgently restore safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The two leaders had earlier spoken on March 19 regarding the situation in West Asia and the urgent need for de-escalation and return to dialogue and diplomacy.”Received a phone call from my dear friend President E…
Washington, April 15 (IANS) European countries are preparing a postwar plan to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz without direct US involvement, as tensions from the Iran conflict reshape trans-Atlantic ties.The proposal, led by the UK and France, would create a broad coalition to restore confidence in the waterway after hostilities end. It would include mine-clearing operations and naval deployments, but exclude “belligerent” parties such as the United States, Israel and Iran, acc…
Paris, April 13 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday held a meeting with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris, discussing bilateral cooperation and ongoing global challenges, including the situation in the Middle East. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in France stated: “Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called on the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs H.E. Jean-Noel Barrot. Discussions covered key areas of bilateral cooperation, ongoing …
Paris, April 13 (IANS) France and the United Kingdom (UK) are set to co-host talks later this week on restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement released on X, French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the need to restore free and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible and for ensuring that Lebanon returns to the path of peace in full respect of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. He called for resolving the conflict in the Middl…
Paris, April 12 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Paris on Sunday for the India–France Foreign Office Consultations. In a statement on X, the Indian Embassy in France stated: “Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Paris for the India–France Foreign Office consultations. The visit follows French President H.E Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India in February 2026 and reflects the continued regular high-level exchanges between India and Europe.”According to the statement releas…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will embark on a three-day visit to France and Germany starting Sunday (April 12) to review bilateral cooperation across key sectors and discuss global and regional developments, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday. The visit follows the visits of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron to India in January and February 2026, respectively, the MEA said, adding that it “is in keeping wi…
Seoul, April 3 (IANS) The ruling Democratic Party (DP) of South Korea and the government agreed on Monday to seek the dispatch of special envoys to Saudi Arabia, Oman and Algeria to secure crude oil as the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, is effectively closed amid the US-Israeli war with Iran.The DP lawmakers and government officials are working to secure crude oil supplies through consultations with countries that have alternative routes, Rep. Ahn Do-geol told reporters after a cons…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) As the US-Iran conflict drags into its second month — unsettling markets, testing alliances — one thing is becoming clear: the world does not need longer wars. It needs smarter outcomes.That is why it is worth revisiting a decision closer home — one that, at the time, drew sharp criticism from the Congress-led opposition. When the Modi government chose to halt Operation Sindoor soon after achieving its objective, the opposition was quick to call it hasty, even short-…
Seoul, April 3 (IANS) The South Korean and French Culture ministers met Friday to discuss strengthening cooperation in culture, arts and related industries as the nations host a series of events marking the 140th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. During the meeting in Seoul, South Korea’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Chae Hwi-young and French Culture Minister Catherine Pegard also vowed to closely cooperate on the anniversary celebrations, Yonhap News Agency reported.French programmi…