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12 Feb 2026


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43-day US government shutdown ends as Trump signs

After 43 days of silence in government offices, grounded flights, and unpaid workers, the wheels of the US administration are finally turning…

US bars 32 firms, individuals over Iran missile links

The United States has imposed sanctions on 32 companies and individuals from India, China, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Turkey, Hong Kong,…

India, US align on trade and security at G7 talks

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting…

India backs Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City, offers ₹4,000 cr

India has announced support for Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project, aimed at creating an environmentally friendly urban hub in southern Bhutan.…

India and the US close to finalising trade deal

India and the US are nearing a major trade agreement. Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the deal should be “fair, equitable…

600 exit Paramount Skydance five-day office rule

When Paramount Skydance Corp. told employees they had to return to the office five days a week, about 600 of them walked…

China pauses US ship port fees for a year

China has decided to suspend extra port fees on ships linked to the US for one year, starting immediately. These fees applied…

COP30 begins in Brazil, focus on action

The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) began on November 10, 2025, in Belém, Brazil. This year, the summit is focused on…

US eases Syria sanctions after meeting al‑Sharaa

In a historic first, a Syrian leader has walked into the White House. President Donald Trump met Ahmed al‑Sharaa, Syria’s 43-year-old leader,…

Senate votes to end 41-day the US shutdown

After 41 days, the longest federal government shutdown in the history of the US is finally moving toward an end. The US…