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
Tensions between Iran and the United States have sharply escalated after Tehran issued a formal warning outlining its readiness to retaliate against American military assets across the region if provoked. In a strongly worded letter addressed to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Iran accused Washington of unlawful threats and urged immediate intervention by the UN Security Council to prevent further escalation. Tehran emphasized that while it does not seek war, it will exercise its right to decisive and proportionate self-defence under international law if any military action is initiated against it. WATCH
20 February,2026 03:57 PM IST
A major geopolitical announcement quickly turned into an unexpected viral moment after Donald Trump made an off-script remark that drew laughter and reactions inside a high-level diplomatic gathering. During the event, Trump made a remark referencing youth and appearance while acknowledging Santiago Peña, who rose to power under the Colorado Party. What was meant to be a defining moment for a new global peace initiative instead became dominated by a personal comment that shifted attention away from serious discussions on Gaza and regional stability. WATCH
20 February,2026 02:56 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
