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From Washington to Dhaka: Key elections to watch in 2026

As 2025 winds down, ThePrint looks at elections coming up in 2026 that could significantly impact the course of geopolitics.

Belém COP30 ends with a flutter as climate finance plan sidesteps fossil fuel truth

India reaffirms support to COP30 declaration, says any attempt to reopen issues that have already been gavelled would set 'a dangerous precedent'. 

Climate adaptation, finance & actions—the post-COP30 battles in which India’s voice can matter

Brazil failed to secure a climate deal at COP30, as smaller nations protested being pushed to act despite the US and EU having historically driven the world’s carbon emissions.

India to host Global Big Cat Summit in 2026; links conservation to climate adaptation at COP30

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasises role of big cat conservation in climate action, urges countries to include nature-based solutions in updated NDCs.

Oil’s not well: 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists attending COP30 in Brazil, says climate advocacy group

Except for Brazil, fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber delegates from every other nation at climate talks, finds independent analysis. Members from largest oil & gas cos among delegates.

The ghost of elections past & dousing the fire a drop a time

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

Brazil’s $125 bn forest fund takes root at COP30; promises incentives as money doesn’t grow on trees

Brazil’s forest fund promises annual payouts to countries preserving tropical forests—but critics warn it’s gambling green goals on market returns. Brazil president says it's the 'COP of truth'.

How would India, other trading partners react if US top court rules against Trump tariffs?

Officials in India say a US Supreme Court ruling against Trump won’t make much difference to trade talks, but it could strengthen New Delhi’s case for sticking to its position.

Rahul Gandhi’s Brazilian model calls it all a ‘comedy’. ‘I have never visited India’

Larissa Nery, the Brazilian woman whose photo Rahul Gandhi shared during a press conference, said she was shocked to learn that her old photo was used in an Indian election to 'scam voters'.

Under shadow of Trump tariffs, India & Brazil to expand Mercosur pact. ‘Should be done in 10 months’

From Embraer opening 1st office in New Delhi to signing MoU with Mahindra for developing military aircraft in India, to the Mercosur trade deal, here's what Brazil V-P's trip achieved.

On Camera

How much does Trump really know about Iran?

Israel sees Iran as an existential threat. But the US, Turkey & Gulf states fear refugee flows or attacks on oil sites. These countries need a stable end-state for the whole region over more strikes.

Don’t expect big shifts in inflation & growth trends after CPI & GDP base year reset—MoSPI secy Garg

New consumer basket, expanded markets & digital datasets aim to make inflation estimates more representative, says MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg. Henceforth, MoSPI aims to revise base yr every 5 yrs.

HAL out, Indian private firm to make Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft fighter, all eyes on lowest bidder

As per the timeline decided, 5 prototypes of India’s own fifth-generation fighter are set to be rolled out by 2031, with the first by 2028 using the GE 414 engine.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.