French President Emmanuel Macron engaged in critical talks with Middle Eastern leaders, including Egypt's Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, and Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa, to address and seek resolution for the Israel-Hamas conflict. Macron's diplomatic efforts focus on fostering dialogue and stability in the increasingly volatile region.
Russia’s aspirations for mending relations with France suffered a blow following the French legislative election results. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov commented that Russia doesn't anticipate significant advancements in ties with France. The leftist alliance led by Jean-Luc Melenchon triumphed over Marine Le Pen's National Rally, diminishing hopes for Russia-friendly relations.
The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has described the recent Israeli airstrike in Rafah as 'hell on earth'. The attack killed at least 45 people and injured many others. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the incident a 'regrettable error', while international leaders have urged Israel to protect civilians and cease military actions.
The military junta in Burkina Faso, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has extended its rule until 2029. Citing the need to address security issues and implement reforms, the decision has sparked concerns regarding future instability and the undermining of democratic progress in the country.
