French President Emmanuel Macron called on Indo-Pacific nations to establish a "new coalition" to counter the "constraints and side effects" stemming from the growing U.S.-China rivalry. Macron's speech came as the European leader sought to play up the country as a counterweight to the two superpowers.

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a dramatic warning to Israel, threatening sanctions if Gaza's humanitarian crisis continues. Speaking from Singapore, he urged Israel to adopt a “humanitarian response” and called on European nations to “harden the collective position.