PM Modi, French President Macron back two-state solution to end West Asia crisis

Macron urges Rwanda to end support for DR Congo M23 rebels, withdraw troops

Tshisekedi in Paris: DRC president meeting with Macron to disuss cooperation

EU elections: French far-right candidate launches his campaign but avoids confrontation

Just hours after Macron's Europe speech, the head of the French far-right party Jordan Bardella called for a last-minute press conference on Thursday in Paris, unveiling his campaign for the European elections… but refused to answer questions.

International News Wrap EP 7: Pro-Palestine Rallies Rock US, Macron Warns Europe and More | Oneindia

The most recent developments worldwide are covered in today's International News Wrap, from Macron's thought-provoking comments about Europe's future to the pro-Palestine demonstrations that rattled the US House Speaker and New York Police. #israelhamaswar #israelhamaslivenews #israelhamaswargazalatestnews #israelhamasnews #israelhamaswarnews #israelhamasupdate #israelhamaswarmap #israelhamaswargazatoday#Oneinda #Oneindia news ~HT.178~ED.194~GR.124~

'Europe is mortal,' Macron warns as he calls for more EU unity and sovereignty in landmark speech

The 27-country bloc needs to urgently rethink its defence and economic models to not fall behind its rivals, the French leader said.

PM Modi on Shah's Deepfake, Bansuri Swaraj's Nomination, Revanna Controversy & More | Oneindia News

Catch up on the latest updates with PM Modi addressing the issue of deepfake videos involving Home Minister Amit Shah, Bansuri Swaraj's nomination for Lok Sabha elections, controversies surrounding Prajwal Revanna, and more. Stay informed with Oneindia News for the latest developments in Indian politics and beyond. #AmitShahDeepfake #BansuriSwarajNomination #PrajwalRevanna #DvendraYadav #JDSvsCongress #PiyushGoyal #BhagwantMann #ArvindKejriwal #LokSabhaElections2024 #Oneindia ~HT.99~PR.274~ED.194~

US Secretary of State in Israel to push for a cease-fire in Gaza, says 'the time is now'

Blinken in Israel to push for a cease-fire, sustained aid into Gaza

Clashes erupt between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters at Los Angeles campus

Police in riot gear gathered at UCLA amid violence between opposed groups of student demonstrators.

Blinken In Israel: Blinken says he will press Netanyahu on Gaza aid measures | Oneindia

Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has initiated a series of discussions with Israeli leaders to address the issue of increasing humanitarian aid into Gaza. Simultaneously, he has been urging Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, to accept a proposed deal aimed at securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire. Following his visits to Riyadh and Amman earlier in the week, Blinken is now in Israel, the final stop of his broader Middle East tour. Reports indicate that Blinken is currently meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. This marks Blinken's seventh visit to the region, which has been engulfed in conflict since October 7th when Hamas launched an attack on Israel. Blinken's main focus during his time in Israel is to pressure the Israeli government into taking specific actions to enhance the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. He emphasised the need to address the suffering of the people in Gaza amidst the ongoing crossfire instigated by Hamas, while also striving to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages. #BlinkenInIsrael #GazaAid #Netanyahu #IsraelHamasWar #Ceasefire #GazaCeasefire #AidMeasures #PressingForAction #MiddleEastDiplomacy #HumanitarianEfforts ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~HT.96~

Israel Strikes Iran: Oil prices rise by over 4 per cent after reports of Israeli strikes | Oneindia

Oil prices surged by more than four percent on Friday following Israel's missile strikes on Iran, amplifying concerns of heightened tensions in the West Asia region. The global benchmark, Brent crude, soared to $90.54 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures spiked by 4.06 percent to $86.09. With apprehensions mounting over a potential escalation of the Gaza conflict spreading beyond Israel's borders, there are growing fears of a significant impact on the global oil supply. #IsraelStrikesIran #OilPricesRise #IsraeliStrikes #IranIsraelConflict #MiddleEastTensions #GlobalOilMarket #GeopoliticalTensions #OilPriceSurge #WorldEconomy #InternationalConflict ~PR.152~ED.101~GR.125~HT.96~

Iran Attacks Israel: Iranians celebrate with flares and fireworks after Tehran’s attack | Oneindia

As the spectre of a broader regional conflict hangs over West Asia following Iran's unprecedented launch of explosive drones and missiles at Israel late on Saturday (April 13), Iranians in the capital city of Tehran celebrated with cheers and fireworks. This marked Iran's first direct assault on Israeli territory. Additionally, early Sunday (April 14), Iranians once again flooded the streets of Tehran following Iran's retaliatory attacks on Israel the previous night. #iranisrael #iranisraellivestream #iranisraelwarnewstodaylive #iranisraelwar #IsraelisCelebrate #TehranCelebrateIranAttack #AttackOnIsrael #iranisraelwarfootage #israeliranyudh #iranisraelconflict #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.101~GR.123~

Iran-Israel Standoff: Key Factors That Led To Tehran Striking Israel in West Asia| Oneindia News

Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel, severely injuring a 7-year-old girl. Israel has imposed restrictions and Prime Minister Netanyahu affirmed readiness for any scenario. However, what exactly were the factors that led to this unprecedented attack. We explain in this video. #iranisrael #iranisraellivestream #iranisraelwarnewstodaylive #iranisraelwaraljazeera #iranisraelwarfootage #israeliranyudh #iranisraelconflict #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.101~GR.121~

Iran Attack On Israel: Iran threatens to target U.S bases if U.S backs Israeli retaliation| Oneindia

Amid rising tensions in the West Asia region, Iran has conveyed a message to the US through Switzerland, cautioning that its bases could become targets if Washington supports Israel's retaliatory actions. President Joe Biden, on Saturday, praised American forces for their assistance in intercepting "nearly all" of the drones and missiles launched by Iran, pledging to coordinate an international response to Tehran's unprecedented attack. The Pentagon confirmed that its forces intercepted "dozens of missiles" and drones launched from various locations including Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, aimed at Israel. #Iran #Israel #IranStrikesIsrael #IranDroneAttack #IsraelDroneAttack #BenjaminNetanyahu #JoeBiden #IsraelIronDome #IsraelIranConflict #MiddleEastTensions ~PR.152~ED.102~GR.124~

UN peacekeepers end operations in DR Congo's South Kivu region

Protests erupt in Italy as G7 ministers meet to discuss climate crisis

The Group of Seven will meet in Turin on Monday, in the first big session of environment talks since the world pledged to transition away from coal, oil and gas at the UN's COP28 climate summit in December.

US Vetoes Resolution to Grant Palestine Full UN Membership

US Vetoes Resolution , to Grant Palestine , Full UN Membership. On April 18, the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution that would have allowed Palestine to become a full United Nations member. . Associated Press reports that the widely-supported resolution was backed by 12 of 15 Security Council members. . The United Kingdom and Switzerland both abstained from the vote, while the U.S. opposed the measure. AP reports that Palestine's broad support reflects the growing international concern for Palestinians facing a humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing war in Gaza. AP reports that Palestine's broad support reflects the growing international concern for Palestinians facing a humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing war in Gaza. The resolution would have made Palestine the 194th member of the United Nations. . Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood stressed to the Security Council that the U.S. veto of the resolution... . ... “does not reflect opposition to Palestinian statehood but instead is an acknowledgment that it will only come from direct negotiations between the parties.”. Similarly, deputy State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said that the U.S. has... ... “been very clear consistently that premature actions in New York — even with the best intentions — will not achieve statehood for the Palestinian people.”. In response to the failed vote, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador Riyad Mansour told the council that the decision would not deter the Palestinian people. The fact that this resolution did not pass will not break our will and it will not defeat our determination, Riyad Mansour, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador, via Associated Press. We will not stop in our effort. The state of Palestine is inevitable. It is real. Perhaps they see it as far away, but we see it as near, Riyad Mansour, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador, via Associated Press

Israel-Hamas War: U.S. Vetoes Palestinian Statehood Recognition at United Nations | Oneindia News

Witness the United States' veto at the United Nations Security Council, halting the recognition of a Palestinian state through full membership. Explore the reactions from key stakeholders and the implications for peace efforts in the region. Stay informed on the latest developments surrounding the Palestinian statehood debate. #USNews #UNNews #UnitedNations #PalestinianStatehood #Palestine #Israel #Hamas #IsraelIran #IsraelPalestine #IsraelHamas #Oneindia ~HT.178~PR.274~ED.101~GR.125~