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Macron Calls Trump Amid UNGA Traffic Jam

Anil Vanna — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:46:57 +0000

French President Emmanuel Macron faced an unexpected traffic halt while attending the UN General Assembly in New York. Roads were blocked due to the motorcade of US President Donald Trump. Macron called Trump directly while waiting, according to France24 and BFMTV reports.

Macron walked to the French Embassy for a scheduled meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. During the walk, he continued his conversation with Trump. The French official described the call as “warm and friendly,” discussing global matters including Gaza and coordination with Qatar.

The two leaders also met during a “pull-aside” at UNGA. Trump praised Macron’s efforts in mediating global conflicts, mentioning that several wars were settled with his assistance. However, Trump expressed disappointment over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, noting that his relationship with Putin did not resolve the situation as expected.

Macron highlighted the need for concrete support to Ukraine, citing Russia’s economic struggles as a chance for a positive outcome. Despite previous disagreements over Macron’s recognition of a Palestinian state, both leaders maintained a cordial personal relationship and continued constructive dialogue on international peace efforts.

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Court Overturns $500M Penalty Against Trump

Khazavali — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:15:09 +0000

A New York appeals court has overturned a penalty of more than $500 million against US President Donald Trump. The case was related to civil fraud charges. Trump called the ruling a “total victory” on his Truth Social platform.

The verdict came from a five-judge panel of the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court. In a 323-page judgment, the court ruled that the fine was “excessive.” It also said the penalty violated the Eighth Amendment of the US Constitution, which prohibits extreme punishments.

The legal battle began in 2022. New York Attorney General Letitia James accused Trump of inflating property values and assets. She argued that the Trump Organization used those figures to secure loans and insurance benefits.

In February 2024, a trial court agreed with the Attorney General. It ordered Trump to pay more than $500 million. His sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, were also directed to pay fines.

Trump welcomed the reversal. He said the earlier judgment was “unlawful and disgraceful.” He added that it was damaging businesses across New York.

The Wall Street Journal noted that this decision is a major legal relief for Trump. It also stressed the political impact of the case.

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