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Friday, February 20, 2026
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Topic: Biden

Biden approves anti-personnel mines for Ukraine to help slow Russian advances in the east

US expects Ukraine to use mines in its own territory, though it has committed not to use them in civilian areas. US has provided Ukraine with anti-tank mines throughout war with Russia.

Russian lawmaker says Biden is risking WW3 with missile decision, hopes Trump will overturn it

Reuters reported Sunday that Biden's administration has made the decision to allow Ukraine to make the strikes with US weapons deep into Russia.

Biden approves Alabama Emergency Declaration, sends federal aid to state reeling from Hurricane

The counties that are eligible for federal assistance include those that were directly impacted by the storm.

Yunus seeks US help to ‘rebuild’ country in 1st Bangladesh-US meeting on UNGA sidelines in 34 yrs

In his meeting with Muhammad Yunus, Biden offered 'full support' to Bangladesh's new reform agenda. Last Bangladesh leader to meet US president on UNGA sidelines was General Ershad in 1990.

Biden, Harris forge ahead on Medicare Drug Price negotiations

Officials to negotiate more drugs, cap insulin costs at $35/month.

Biden, Lula call for detailed voting data from Venezuela to be made public

Both also agreed to deepen cooperation on transition to cleaner forms of energy and the advancement of the Partnership for Workers' Rights.

Biden’s withdrawal rare but not unprecedented. Seven other US presidents have dropped out before

John Tyler was the first sitting president to bow out of a presidential campaign while Lyndon Johnson was the latest, nearly half a century before Biden announced his withdrawal.

An out-of-this-world wedding guest list & beware of ‘the third wave’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Biden crashes, Trump lies—A campaign-defining presidential debate

Joe Biden’s universally acknowledged poor performance surprised and even panicked Democrats. Donald Trump gave a more forceful—if not truthful—performance.

Biden couldn’t answer that single burning question in the debate. It’ll cost the Democrats

The trouble for the Democrats is that their choices are bad. Even Biden’s Vice President, Kamala Harris, admitted that he had a slow start. The calls for him to step aside will only grow.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

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.