US Iran Nuclear Talks: Trump Warns Iran to Act or Face Escalation
US President Trump Urges Iran to Move Beyond Words in Nuclear Talks In the ongoing US Iran nuclear talks, President Donald Trump has criticised Tehran for excessive rhetoric and limited progress towards a renewed nuclear agreement. Speaking to reporters on February 13, Trump described Tehran’s approach as “a lot of talking and no action.” As […]
India’s Strategic Withdrawal from Mali Lithium Project Signals Caution Amid Sahel Crisis
India’s Strategic Reassessment in West Africa New Delhi, February 2026 |India’s Mali lithium exit has emerged as a significant signal of New Delhi’s evolving approach to overseas investments in high-risk regions. The decision to pause participation in a lithium exploration project in Mali reflects a growing emphasis on security, fiscal responsibility, and long-term sustainability. According […]
Bangladesh Election 2026: BNP’s Landslide Win, Prospects, and Perils
Bangladesh’s Democratic Reset: BNP’s Mandate and the Road Ahead Bangladesh’s general election of February 12, 2026, represents a decisive turning point in the country’s turbulent political journey. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, secured a commanding majority with over 200 seats in the 300-member Jatiya Sangsad. This victory marks the first genuinely […]
Russia’s Dollar Return Debate: Is BRICS Losing Its Anti-Dollar Edge?
Russia’s USD Return Debate: Trump’s Peace Deal or BRICS Setback? As of February 13, 2026, multiple international reports suggest that Russia’s Dollar Return is being seriously considered through a partial revival of US dollar–based trade settlements, as part of a broader economic and diplomatic initiative linked to Ukraine peace negotiations. What initially appeared as speculative […]
India’s Aero-Engine Race Heats Up: Rolls-Royce vs Safran for AMCA
India’s Pursuit of Indigenous Aero-Engine Capability: Rolls-Royce, Safran and the AMCA Engine Race New Delhi, February 13, 2026 — India’s long-running effort to achieve self-reliance in fighter jet engine technology has entered a critical phase following a fresh proposal by Rolls-Royce to co-develop a 120 kN-class turbofan engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) […]
Pakistan UAE Loan Crisis Amid Asim Munir Saudi Visit and IMF Pressure
Pakistan UAE Loan Crisis: IMF Pressure and Gulf Lifeline Pakistan’s continuing Pakistan UAE Loan Crisis reflects a deeper and more persistent structural weakness in its economy. Since 2018, the country has relied heavily on short-term financial lifelines from Gulf allies to stabilise its foreign exchange reserves and avoid sovereign default. These arrangements, once described as […]
Trump Expands US Citizenship Revocation Drive in Second Term
US Citizenship Revocation: Trump Administration Scales Up Denaturalisation Efforts The Trump administration has significantly expanded efforts to revoke US citizenship from naturalised Americans as part of its second-term immigration enforcement agenda. New internal guidance directs immigration officials to identify and refer a sharply increased number of denaturalisation cases for prosecution. According to reports from major […]
India Clears Mega Rafale Fighter Deal for 114 Jets
Rafale Fighter Deal: DAC Approves AoN for 114 Jets, Ends MRFA Race India has taken a decisive step towards strengthening its air power after the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the Acceptance of Necessity for procuring 114 Rafale multirole fighter jets on February 12, 2026. The decision ‘formally’ clears the initial stage of one of […]
India Solar Capacity Sets Record with 36.6 GW Addition in 2025
India Solar Capacity Surges as 36.6 GW Added in 2025 India recorded its highest-ever annual solar capacity addition in 2025, installing 36.6 gigawatts, according to Mercom India’s Q4 and Annual 2025 Solar Market Update Report. The achievement represents a 43% year-on-year increase over the 25.6 GW added in 2024. As a result, India Solar Capacity […]