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Iran Temporarily Closes Strait of Hormuz During US Talks

Iran temporarily announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid fresh indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States in Geneva. The move, described as a safety measure...

February 18, 2026

India, South Korea Reaffirm Special Strategic Partnership

India and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their Special Strategic Partnership, signalling sustained diplomatic momentum ahead of 2026. The pledge was made during the 6th...

February 18, 2026

Iran Unveils Khorramshahr-4 Amid US Tensions

Iran has released dramatic footage of its Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile, one of Tehran’s most powerful medium-range weapons, amid rising tensions with the United States. The video, circulated through...

February 18, 2026

India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership Announced

India and France have elevated their bilateral ties to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership”, signalling a new phase of cooperation across defence, innovation and global governance. The announcement...

February 17, 2026

Nitai Roy Chowdhury: Lone Hindu Minister in Bangladesh Cabinet

The swearing-in of Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, marks a significant political transition following a decisive electoral victory. Among the members of the newly formed cabinet, Nitai...

February 17, 2026

Tarique Rahman to Take Oath as Bangladesh PM

Bangladesh is set for a significant political transition as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairman Tarique Rahman prepares to take oath as Prime Minister following a decisive general election...

February 17, 2026

African Union Summit Faces Youth Legitimacy Crisis

The 39th African Union Summit is underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together leaders from across the continent to deliberate on Africa’s future. Established to promote unity and...

February 17, 2026

Piton de la Fournaise Eruption Intensifies in February

A second effusive eruption has begun at Piton de la Fournaise on La Réunion island, following renewed seismic unrest beneath the summit. The eruption commenced at 10:06 local...

February 17, 2026

AIIMS Conducts First Remote Ultrasound in Antarctica

In a major leap for telemedicine, doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, have conducted a real-time ultrasound examination on a patient located...

February 17, 2026

US Airlifts Micro Nuclear Reactor in Historic Test

The United States has conducted its first-ever air transport of a micro nuclear reactor aboard a military cargo aircraft, marking a milestone in rapid nuclear deployment capability. The...

February 16, 2026

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