Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron meet

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3 years ago

December 2, 2022

White House hosts first official state visit for the French President

President Joe Biden is welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House for the first official state visit since the Democrats took power in 2021.

The festivities mark a return to more ceremonial and diplomatic events that were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said France is the United States’ oldest ally on several critical issues and a “vital global partner.”

The meeting comes as there are many global issues facing both countries.

“If you look at what’s going on in Ukraine, look at what’s going on in the Indo-Pacific and the tensions with China, France is really at the center of all those things,” Kirby said.

“And so, the President felt that this was exactly the right and the most appropriate country to start with for state visits.”

While a state visit is one of the most glamorous events held at the White House—it is also serious business.

The visit kicks off with an elaborate arrival ceremony, followed by a press conference between the two leaders capping off with an evening black-tie dinner.

Officials in both countries are celebrating the visit as recognition of Francis status as America’s oldest ally.

Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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18 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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