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Last updated: 12 Feb, 2026  
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US expects tariff follow-through: White House
IANS | 12 Feb, 2026
The United States expects India to follow through on tariff reduction commitments under President Donald Trump’s trade agreement, the White House said, calling the pact an “objective win” for American farmers, workers, and industries.
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» Shooting fallout: Prez Trump announces plan to halt migration from Third World nations
» Global tourism sustains upward trend: UN Tourism
» India and Vietnam vow to intensify collaboration in critical and emerging technologies
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 Asia
bangladesh.jpg Political parties eye power as violence, fairness concerns shadow Bangladesh polls
IANS | 12 Feb, 2026
With polling underway in Bangladesh for the 13th Parliamentary elections on Thursday, political part  Read more....
» India, Tanzania discuss cooperation in military training, maritime security
» India, Myanmar eye $5 billion bilateral trade
» S. Korea, US agree to pursue pact for cooperation over nuclear-powered subs
» Pakistan: Imran Khan’s son seeks proof of life amid rumours of former PM's death
» Bangladesh: NCP says elections impossible without implementation of July Charter
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 Americas
trump-tariff.jpg Trump signs order to boost coal use
IANS | 12 Feb, 2026
US President Donald Trump declared himself the “undisputed champion of beautiful, clean coal” as he   Read more....
» America is now world’s hottest economy: Donald Trump
» US lawmakers warn 'public charge' rule risks H-1B green cards
» Trump orders strict scrutiny of Green Card-holders from Afghanistan, 18 other countries after shooting incident
» Trump, Xi meet in South Korea to focus on strategic, economic, geopolitical issues
» PM Modi welcomes Israel-Hamas pact on 1st phase of Prez Trump's peace plan
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 Africa / Middle East
trump-israel.jpg Trump, Netanyahu hold talks on Iran, 'progress' in Gaza
IANS | 12 Feb, 2026
US President Donald Trump said he had a “very good meeting” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Net  Read more....
» India, UAE target doubling bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032
» India-Oman trade pact to improve market access, create jobs: Industry
» Iran's Supreme Leader says no message sent to US through third countries
» Egyptian FM, Palestinian VP discuss Gaza reconstruction over phone
» Guterres welcomes Gaza deal, sees opportunity for two-state solution
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 Europe
russia.jpg India reducing Russian oil buys, claims US
IANS | 12 Feb, 2026
The United States has claimed India has been “reducing” its purchases of Russian oil and diversifyin  Read more....
» India key partner in UK’s 40-billion-pound International Education Strategy
» Russian State Duma Speaker blames EU, Biden and his supporters for Ukraine conflict
» US-proposed list of points on Ukraine could form basis for future agreements: Putin
» Lithuania to close border with Belarus for 1 month
» New French PM expected to be appointed within next 48 hours: Lecornu
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