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Diplomacy & Trade

Shabana Azmi Praises Macron’s Charm at Bollywood Luncheon

Shabana Azmi described French President Emmanuel Macron as 'very charming' and 'attentive' during a private luncheon with Bollywood stars in New Delhi on February 17. The gathering highlighted cinema's role in cultural exchange and economic growth between India and France.

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Economy

Prabowo Urges US Investors to Target Indonesia’s Minerals, Downstreaming

President Prabowo Subianto called on American business leaders Wednesday to pour more investment into Indonesia's vast mineral reserves and industrial projects. He pitched the country as a prime spot for high-tech raw materials during a summit at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.

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Middle East

US Forces Ready for Iran Strikes as Early as This Weekend

President Donald Trump can launch military strikes against Iran as soon as this weekend, administration and Pentagon officials said. The rapid deployment of US aircraft carriers, fighter jets and missile defenses has positioned forces for action despite recent indirect talks in Geneva.

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Welt

Nvidia führt Tech-Rally an, Finanzwerte stabilisieren sich

Nvidia-Aktien stiegen dienstags um 2,01 Prozent auf 135,72 Dollar. Der Technologie-Sektor legte zu, trotz eines Rückgangs bei Rivale AMD um 2,70 Prozent.

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Americas

Sacramento Students Stage Walkout at Capitol Over ICE Actions After Minneapolis Shootings

Thousands of Sacramento high school students rallied at the California state Capitol on Jan. 30 to protest federal immigration enforcement by ICE following deadly shootings in Minneapolis. The student-led walkout drew participants from multiple schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District.

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Sport

Perfect Game National Showcase debütiert in LoanDepot Park der Marlins

Perfect Game veranstaltet sein jährliches National Showcase erstmals vom 1. bis 5. Juli im LoanDepot Park, dem Stadion der Miami Marlins. Top-Talente aus US-Highschools präsentieren sich MLB-Scouts und College-Recruitern.

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Deportes

Perfect Game estrena National Showcase en LoanDepot Park de Marlins

Perfect Game celebrará su National Showcase del 1 al 5 de julio en LoanDepot Park, estadio de los Miami Marlins, por primera vez. El evento reúne a los mejores prospectos de béisbol de preparatorias de EE.UU. ante ojeadores de la MLB y reclutadores universitarios.

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Markets

Gold Jumps Rs 4,300 per Tola in Nepal to Rs 304,700

Gold prices in Nepal surged Rs 4,300 per tola on Thursday, reaching Rs 304,700 for fine gold. The rebound ended a week-long decline, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.

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Heritage

Igbo Women Assembly Plans 2026 Mother Tongue Day to Save Igbo Language

Igbo women from the Igbo Women Assembly will host Mother Tongue Day on February 20-21, 2026, at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, to combat the declining use of the Igbo language among youth. The group warns the language faces extinction without immediate action from families and leaders.

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Policy & Law

BJP Slams Karnataka Government Over RTC Strike and Bengaluru Garbage Crisis

Karnataka BJP leader R. Ashoka accused the Congress government of financial mismanagement Thursday, blaming it for a transport workers' strike demanding 38 months of unpaid arrears and a worsening garbage crisis in Bengaluru.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Trump Warns UK Against Ceding Diego Garcia to Mauritius

President Donald Trump urged Britain on Thursday not to hand over Diego Garcia to Mauritius, calling the planned sovereignty transfer a threat to a vital U.S.-UK military base. He posted on Truth Social that the strategically located island in the Chagos archipelago 'should not be taken away from the UK.'

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Corporate

Nigeria to Review MTN’s IHS Towers Acquisition

Nigeria's federal government will scrutinize MTN Group's acquisition of IHS Towers to protect consumers and ensure sector stability. Communications Minister Bosun Tijani announced the review Wednesday.

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Markets

Fed Minutes Confirm USD/JPY Rate Check by New York Fed

Federal Reserve minutes released Wednesday confirm the New York Fed checked rates in the USD/JPY currency pair on behalf of the U.S. Treasury. The rare intervention, likely at 5 p.m. London time on Jan. 23, signals coordinated U.S.-Japan efforts to cap the pair below 160.

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Sport

Historische Orte prägen Olympia-Fußabdruck für LA 2028

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum und Rose Bowl beherbergen 2028 erstmals zum dritten Mal Olympische Wettkämpfe. Das ist 96 Jahre nach ihrem Debüt 1932.

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Europe

UK Bars Entry to Foreign-Born British Kids Without Passports from Feb 25

British children born overseas face denial of entry to the UK starting February 25 unless they carry a British passport or a £589 certificate of entitlement. The Home Office rule targets dual citizens, blocking use of the new £16 electronic travel authorisation available to foreigners.

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