WATCH: Macron- Meloni ‘AWKWARD’ Hug in Paris Caught Millions of Eyes; Italian PM Shrugs Off Macron?

Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni grabbed global attention after an awkward hug at Paris’ Élysée Palace. The meeting, focused on securing the Strait of Hormuz, was overshadowed by the unusual greeting. Macron’s prolonged cheek-to-cheek kiss appeared to catch Meloni off guard before both leaders quickly recovered. The viral clip has sparked debate over diplomatic protocol and body language, tu ing a serious summit into a trending global moment.