India has officially joined the US-led Pax Silica alliance — a coalition focused on securing critical minerals, silicon supply chains, and artificial intelligence infrastructure. But the timing is crucial. This move comes shortly after India signed multiple defence and technology agreements with France, deepening bilateral cooperation.
20 February,2026 10:15 PM IST
Emmanuel Macron has openly criticized Donald Trump as tensions between France and the United States intensify. Macron warned that some global leaders are moving backward from decades of diplomatic norms. The dispute follows the public sharing of a private message. Not only this, Macron recently emphasized reducing dependence on US and China technology models, signaling a broader strategic shift. He urged Europe not to bow to what he described as aggression, as the transatlantic alliance faces one of its most serious tests in years.
20 February,2026 08:08 PM IST
US President Donald Trump has announced a new 10% global tariff under Section 122 authority, just hours after the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 against his use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs. Calling the decision “deeply disappointing,” Trump insisted the ruling did not eliminate presidential tariff authority and vowed stronger action. He accused certain justices of lacking courage and claimed foreign nations were celebrating the verdict.
20 February,2026 02:07 AM IST
British police have detained Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as part of a widening investigation into alleged misconduct in public office linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Authorities carried out searches at multiple properties as prosecutors review claims that confidential government trade documents may have been shared during Andrew’s time as a UK trade envoy. The case follows newly released emails, renewed scrutiny of Andrew’s past association with Epstein, and resurfaced allegations by Virginia Giuffre.
20 February,2026 01:48 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
