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Breaking News Live Updates: France vows to defend sovereignty, backs Ukraine, rejects tariff threats

| Updated on: Jan 18, 2026 | 07:10 AM

Breaking News Live Updates, 18 January 2026 – French President Emmanuel Macron says his country is committed to sovereignty and independence of other nations, Read today's breaking news, latest updates and top trending stories from India and around the world on politics, sports, entertainment, crime and more at TV9English.com.

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Speaking at a public gathering, French President Emmanuel Macron asserted that his country is committed to the sovereignty and independence of nations, in Europe and elsewhere. This commitment guides France’s choices and underpins its dedication to the United Nations and its Charter.

It is on this basis that we support, and will continue to support Ukraine and that we have built a coalition of the willing for a robust and lasting peace, to defend these principles and our security.

It is also on this basis that we decided to take part in the exercise organized by Denmark in Greenland. We fully assume this decision, because security in the Arctic and at the outer edges of our Europe is at stake.

18 Jan 2026 06:32 AM (IST)

Beldanga violence: 'Trust administration, don’t block roads', says Ex-TMC MLA Humayun Kabir

On violence erupting in Beldanga during the protests over the lynching of a man from West Bengal in Bihar, Former TMC MLA & JUP Chairman Humayun Kabir says, "...The common man should have trust in the administration...Some people have again blocked the roads. I also met them and tried to understand them. But they did not listen to me..." 

18 Jan 2026 06:31 AM (IST)

‘Vocal for local’ impact visible on ground, Ladakh aims to boost tourism: LG Kavinder Gupta

Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta says, "Prime Minister Modi gave the slogan 'Vocal for Local,' and it wasn't just a slogan, the impact is visible at the ground level today...More than 10 lakh people have started their own businesses, and the 'Made in India' slogan is also moving forward. Indian-made products are reaching all over the world today...We also want to promote everything in Ladakh through this exhibition...I am appealing to people to please come to Ladakh for a few days and experience our culture, our civilisation, and our traditions, which are still alive there. People have kept them alive. Although the population there is small, the people are very aware. We are trying to promote tourism. We want the number of tourists to increase every year..." 

18 Jan 2026 06:28 AM (IST)

Two-day drone festival concludes at Gachibowli Stadium, wows crowd with light, music shows

 The two-day Drone Festival at Gachibowli Stadium concluded, captivating audiences with spectacular light & music drone shows. 

Published On - Jan 18,2026 06:23 AM

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