France's foreign ministry has fired back at US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after he claimed that France's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood derailed Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations.
The EU has urged the United States to reconsider its decision to deny visas to Palestinian officials seeking to attend next month's UN General Assembly.
This conversation comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with the US and other countries exploring ways to end the conflict. India has maintained a balanced approach, advocating for peaceful resolution while also strengthening ties with both Russia and Ukraine.
Australia will recognise the State of Palestine at the UN in September to support a two-state solution, peace in Gaza, and hostage release, the Prime Minister's Office said, citing Palestinian reforms and condemning Hamas and Israeli settlement expansion.
In a post on social media, Macron said, "The urgent thing today is that the war in Gaza stops and the civilian population is saved." He added, "Given its historic commitment to a just and sustainable peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the state of Palestine.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, despite being admitted to the hospital, on Tuesday inquired about the ongoing 'Ungaludan Stalin' (Stalin With You) camps from district collectors and members of the public, and also signed official government files.
"Rallies are a huge success with thousands of people and carders welcoming our leader in the nook and corner of Tamil Nadu. This is a disappointment for the ruling camp. This is yet another desperate attempt by MK Stalin to get a narrative to defame our leader," he said.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday said that as long as the DMK-led alliance stands united, no "Delhi force" can succeed in the State. He was speaking after launching the Ungaludan Stalin (Stalin with you) programme in Chidambaram in Cuddalore district.
"There were 500 and more election promises made by Stalin and he claims he has fulfilled 90 percent of the election promise, which is not right," said Nagenthiran, slamming the DMK-led government for what he called poor governance.