No breakthrough, no breakdown in Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva
Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid explains what happened—and what didn’t—at the third round of Russia-Ukraine talks.
Day: February 18, 2026
Norwegian sets record with 10th Olympic gold medal at Winter Games
Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won his fifth Olympic gold medal at the Winter Games – and the 10th of his career.
External Panel Formed To Probe PSLV-C62 Setback On PMO Directives
The PSLV-C62 mission, a pivotal endeavour in India’s space program, has encountered a significant setback, prompting the formation of a high-level committee to investigate its failure. This development marks a historic shift in ISRO’s approach to mission anomalies, as the committee is led by an external figure for the first time.Professor K Vijayaraghavan, former science advisor to the Prime
India-France Upgrade To ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’ Ushers In Year of Innovation Across Defence, AI, And Beyond
India and France have elevated their bilateral relations to a ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’, marking a significant enhancement in their longstanding alliance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron made this announcement during a joint press conference on 17 February, underscoring a deepened commitment across multiple domains.The leaders launched the
India And France Forge Pact On Critical Minerals To Secure Green Tech Supply Chains
India and France have unveiled a significant Joint Declaration of Intent to foster cooperation in critical minerals, marking a pivotal step in their strategic partnership. The announcement came from Indian Ambassador to France, Sanjeev Kumar Singla, during a media briefing on Tuesday.This development underscores the growing emphasis on securing supply chains for minerals essential to green
Adani Ports & SEZ and Port of Marseille Fos Sign Strategic IMEC Partnership To Strengthen India–Europe Trade Connectivity
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), the world’s fastest growing integrated transport utility, and the Port of Marseille Fos, France’s leading port and the Mediterranean’s premier gateway, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation, port innovation, and energy transition.This partnership proposes the creation of an IMEC Ports Club to
Pixxel And Exotrail Forge Strategic Alliance For Advanced Satellite Electric Thrusters
Bangalore-based Pixxel, a leading Indian space technology start-up, has announced a pivotal partnership with French firm Exotrail to integrate cutting-edge electric propulsion systems into its forthcoming Earth Observation (EO) satellites.This collaboration marks a significant step in enhancing the performance and longevity of Pixxel’s satellite constellation, which is poised to revolutionise
GalaxEye Pioneers India’s First Private Satellite Data Pact With ISRO’s NSIL, Boosting Aatmanirbhar Space Ambitions
GalaxEye, a Bangalore-based space-tech start-up, has forged a landmark partnership with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).This agreement marks a significant milestone, positioning GalaxEye as the first private Indian company to secure a data reseller deal for advanced satellite imagery with a state-owned entity.The collaboration
Indo-French Space Leap: India’s XDLINX Orders 16 Exotrail Propulsion Units For Key Satellite Missions
Hyderabad-based XDLINX Space Labs has placed a significant order with France’s Exotrail for 16 micro-class spaceware™ electric propulsion systems, marking the second collaboration between the two firms.This recent deal, announced amid French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India in February 2026, underscores deepening Indo-French ties in the space domain.XDLINX, a provider of end-to-end
ICE arrest sparks St Patrick’s Day dilemma and exposes undocumented Irish population in US
Trump is deeply unpopular in Ireland, a sign of the growing Irish disconnect with the US