Key Outcomes – Brazil President’s India Visit (Feb 18–22, 2026):

• Cooperation in Rare Earth & Critical Minerals
• Postal Sector Cooperation
• MSME entrepreneurship & crafts partnership
• Digital Partnership for the Future
• Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (INPI–CSIR)
• CDSCO–ANVISA regulatory cooperation
• IIMC–UFMG academic collaboration
• SRFTI–USP film & media partnership
• Mining cooperation for steel supply chain

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Afghanistan Defence Ministry's response to Pakistani airstrikes

Afghanistan’s Ministry of National Defense warns Pakistan of an appropriate and calculated response to safeguard the nation’s territory and its people at the right time.

Afghanistan summoned Pakistan's ambassador in Kabul after Pakistani attacks killed civilians in border provinces.

India strongly condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory.

U.S.-Iran talks expected Friday if Iran sends nuclear proposal

Mexico faces intense unrest after the Mexican Army killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Violence erupted across cities, forcing flight cancellations, school closures, road blockades, and a curfew-like atmosphere as security forces remain on alert.

The Bangladesh President was not informed by Muhammad Yunus about the agreement with the United States.

Embassy of India in Mexico issues advisory for Indian nationals amid ongoing security operations in parts of Mexico; residents in affected states urged to shelter in place and follow local authorities’ instructions.

HAL clarifies that there has been no crash of the LCA Tejas. The reported event was a minor technical issue on the ground.

Just in: South Korea also calls its citizens to leave Iran immediately

Residents across Iran received anonymous messages reading, “To the oppressed people of Iran—The U.S. President is a man of action. Wait and watch.”

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier has been sighted near Crete, Greece, and has arrived at Souda Bay for a port visit.

(Approx 1000km away from Israel)

It will take roughly one day to reach Israel from Crete if it maintains the same speed as from Gibraltar to Crete