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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicAsia-Pacific

Topic: Asia-Pacific

Ahead of SCO meet, Russia & China stage maiden joint submarine patrol in Sea of Japan, East China Sea

Joint submarine patrol ‘covered more than 2,000 nautical miles’ and was joined by Russian support vessels. Beijing maintains exercise ‘not directed against any third party’.

Asia Pacific Sub-Regional Dialogue held in Bangkok, SAARC Sec emphasize on quality education

With nearly half of its population under the age of 24 and led by India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, South Asia is poised to have the world's largest youth labor force until 2040.

Collaboration between Asia-Pacific countries drives sustainability. It’s based on respect

SSC allows countries to understand the results of successful experiences and effective technical know-how, and the mechanisms involved in their development and implementation.

China claims to build a community at Shangri-La, then threatens Taiwan with ‘destruction’

China has been absent from high-level conferences in India (Raisina Dialogue) and the West, but the Shangri-La Dialogue remains its favoured platform to state its regional position.

Despite domestic struggle, China ups foreign investments in Asia-Pacific ‘to soft-land its companies’

A new report by Australia’s Griffith Asia Institute found that China’s investment in the region has grown to $37 billion in 2023 from $29 billion the year before. Experts tell ThePrint this is a part of its strategy to assert its economic prowess.

India ‘front & centre’ of Ireland’s strategic thinking in Asia-Pacific — Irish foreign secy in Delhi

At event organised by Delhi-based think-tank Observer Research Foundation, Hackett says Ireland has invited President Droupadi Murmu for state visit, mentions 'cultural attache' for Delhi embassy.

US Secretary of State Blinken warns of China’s ‘problematic behaviour’ during visit to Tonga

Antony Blinken said that the US had no objection to China's engagement with the region until its investments are transparent and undertaken with sustainable finance.

Trade to tourism—oceans are key to Asian, Pacific economies. They need more than investment

Leaders of Aisa, Pacific nations attending the UN Ocean Conference must step up efforts to protect the ocean. Millions of lives depend on them.

Less carbon, more automation—Covid lessons became key agendas for Asia-Pacific at UNESCAP

Poor connectivity in the Asia-Pacific became clear during Covid-19. Before we get back on track, transport needs to change.

Trump’s face cannot stop America’s receding economic power from shifting to Asia

His lack of attendance at Asia-Pacific summits reflects a trend that has been building for years.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.