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Brazil steps up trade push in India, targets $20 billion bilateral trade by 2026

India's vast consumer market, rising demand for energy, food, and industrial inputs, along with rapid infrastructure growth, have positioned it as a priority destination for Brazilian exports

18 Feb 2026 4:53 pm
Iran says it is closing parts of Hormuz Strait as US talks resume

The drills, announced previously, come as Iran and the US start a second round of negotiations in Geneva. Oil reversed losses on the news, with Brent trading 0.1% higher to $68.74 a barrel

18 Feb 2026 12:13 pm
India, France announce Joint Declaration of Intent for cooperation in critical minerals

The leaders recognise the key role of critical minerals in supporting a green and digital economy, emerging technologies and advanced manufacturing

18 Feb 2026 9:12 am
US renews threat to withdraw from IEA over climate advocacy

A latest flagship report published in November tempered the IEAs forecasts on an imminent peak in oil demand, and reintroduced a Current Policies Scenario after a five-year hiatus, which bases forecasts on existing conditions

18 Feb 2026 8:52 am
Modi invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to visit India

Modi vows support for democracy in Bangladesh and strengthening bilateral relations

17 Feb 2026 9:09 pm
Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh Prime Minister after decisive poll win

Rahmans Bangladesh Nationalist Party won 209 of 297 seats, while Jamaat-e-Islami secured 68 seats

17 Feb 2026 4:05 pm