Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGA
Canada pledges 100 million Canadian dollars ($71m) for Palestinians as UK and France urge action on Israeli settlements.
French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump have reached an agreement to take joint action in order to ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and protect civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, according to Macron's statement on Tuesday via X. The joint effort aims to reduce tensions on energy markets, safeguard critical infrastructure in the Middle East, and ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Macron also announced that both nations would collaborate to implement a moratorium on attacks against energy and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. The French leader emphasized the importance of protecting the civilian population and urged for prompt negotiations to establish peace terms between Russia and Ukraine. Macron did not disclose any specific measures the US and France had agreed upon for either region.
Both Trump and Macron are scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, alongside the presidents of Turkey and Brazil. Approximately 120 world leaders are expected to attend the UN General Debate in total.
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