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India-Australia discuss expanding bilateral engagement

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi called on Vice Admiral Justin Jones, Chief of Joint Operations, Australian Defence Force, at the Joint Operations Command during his visit to the country.

2026-02-20T03:28:03.037385+00:00 IST

Brazil pitches greater cooperation in Pharma sector

The initiative comes days after the launch of the Brazilian Association of the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry in Brasilia, intended to act as an institutional bridge between Indian drugmakers and the Brazilian market by facilitating partnerships, investments and regulatory compliance.

2026-02-19T08:37:57.790045+00:00 IST

Brazil targets USD 20 billion trade with India by 2026

Brazilian President Lula da Silva's India visit boosted efforts to deepen trade and investment ties. Bilateral trade reached 15.2 billion US dollars in 2025, with targets set for further growth. Both nations highlighted export expansion, new business opportunities, and strengthened cooperation through BRICS, G20, and Mercosur-India frameworks.

2026-02-18T09:12:44.416891+00:00 IST

Canadian AI Minister Evan Solomon to participate in AI Summit

In a series of posts on X, the High Commission highlighted how the visit aims to strengthen Canada's AI partnership with India, with Minister Solomon slated to meet senior Indian officials.

2026-02-18T04:45:10.820290+00:00 IST

Peru’s Congress approves motion to remove Interim President Jeri

Peru's Congress approved the motion to remove Interim President Jose Jeri over accusations of holding unofficial meetings with Chinese businesspeople, four months after he took office, CNN reported.

2026-02-18T00:43:39.344265+00:00 IST

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen secures Brazil’s first Winter Olympics

In a landmark moment for Brazilian winter sport, alpine skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen secured the country's first-ever Winter Olympics medal and a gold after winning the giant slalom at the Milan-Cortina Games on Saturday, as cited by Brasil 247.

2026-02-17T07:06:38.993264+00:00 IST

Australian Minister Andrew Charlton to visit India for AI Summit

In a significant move to bolster international cooperation on emerging technologies, Australia's Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy, Andrew Charlton, will visit India to participate in the prestigious AI Impact Summit.

2026-02-17T04:11:18.746400+00:00 IST

"Contingency plans have been activated": Kenyan Airport Authority

In a press statement issued by Kenya Airports Authority on February 16, KAA said the delays stem from a dispute between the Kenya Aviation Workers Union and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

2026-02-16T11:30:09.411757+00:00 IST

Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique

The fatalities in Mozambique were reported on Saturday, a day after the cyclone swept through Madagascar, where at least 41 people were killed and widespread destruction was recorded across the island.

2026-02-15T08:32:32.451645+00:00 IST

Fraud fight tops FATF agenda as global network meets in Mexico

The plenary approved the FATF's strategic priorities for 2026 to 2028, which will be presented to ministers for endorsement in April. Central to the new agenda is an intensified focus on fraud, now described as an epidemic affecting jurisdictions worldwide.

2026-02-14T08:33:00.390213+00:00 IST

‘Deal should not be difficult at all’: HC Patnaik on India-Canada

Dinesh Patnaik, Indian High Commissioner to Canada on Friday expressed optimism as the negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement are underway and said that the negotiations would start by late February to early March.

2026-02-14T06:08:30.695143+00:00 IST

‘Relationship back on track;': HC Patnaik on India-Canada ties

Dinesh Patnaik, the Indian High Commissioner to Canada said that the current status of the ties between New Delhi and Ottawa is doing extremely well despite the blip in the last two years. He expressed confidence ahead of the visit of Canadian PM Mark Carney to India and said that the two countries have shared values across areas and that minor irritants should not affect the ties.

2026-02-14T05:17:29.563329+00:00 IST

CCP’s global influence machine unmasked in democratic states

A sweeping investigation has raised fresh alarm over the global footprint of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), detailing how hundreds of organisations in Canada alone are allegedly intertwined with China's United Front system, as reported by The Epoch Times.

2026-02-12T13:23:59.393532+00:00 IST

Canada mass shooting: Suspect identified

CNN citing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said that the suspect had dropped out of school about four years ago. She was born biologically male and transitioned about six years ago, police said. Officers had visited her residence several times due to mental health concerns. Authorities revised the death toll to eight in the afternoon, saying one of the victims who was thought to have died from injuries survived.

2026-02-12T09:07:47.423869+00:00 IST

Canadian PM expresses grief after school shooting leaves 10 dead

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed deep sorrow after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, left 10 people dead, including the suspect, and injured at least 25. Police said there is no ongoing threat, and authorities continue investigating the incident.

2026-02-11T05:29:21.199216+00:00 IST

Canada: 10 dead in Tumbler Ridge school shooting

A shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia killed 10 people, including the shooter who died from a self-inflicted injury. Six died inside the school. Two were seriously injured. Police say no ongoing threat exists.

2026-02-11T03:18:09.288902+00:00 IST

Air Canada suspends services in Cuba citing fuel shortage

Air Canada said that it is suspending its service to Cuba due to an ongoing shortage of aviation fuel on the island. Over the following days, the airline will operate empty flights southbound to pick up approximately 3,000 customers already at destination and return them home.

2026-02-10T01:22:50.657827+00:00 IST

India-Egypt review progress of bilateral ties in 14th round of Fo

The FOC was co-chaired by Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South) from the Indian Side and Ambassador Amr Hamza, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs, from the Egyptian side.

2026-02-09T20:17:46.790687+00:00 IST

India, Canada agree to establish security, law-enforcement...

India and Canada have agreed to establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers during a meeting with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada, as part of the former's visit to Ottawa.

2026-02-08T16:06:49.540164+00:00 IST

Australian Parliamentary Group reviews Tibet Action Plans

The meeting was chaired by Co-chair of the Australian All-Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet, Susan Templeman MP, and was attended by other members of the group, including Senator Dean Smith, Senator Barbara Pocock, Senator Deborah O'Neill, Dr Sophie Scamps MP, David Smith MP and Kate Chaney MP. Also present at the meeting were Representative Karma Singey and Chinese Liaison Officer Dawa Sangmo from the Tibet Information Office, along with Dr Zoe Bedford from the Australia Tibet Council, according to the CTA report.

2026-02-08T13:17:50.857717+00:00 IST

Cuba open to dialogue with US but not under pressure

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated that his country is open to dialogue with the United States on any topic but without pressure or preconditions. Amid severe fuel shortages and US threats, he rejected talks under duress, insisting on equal terms, sovereignty, and no interference.

2026-02-06T09:21:06.260264+00:00 IST