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Sunday, February 22, 2026
TopicCharles Michel

Topic: Charles Michel

‘What cynicism’ — European Council president lashes out at Russia in G20 address

Speaking at G20 summit, Charles Michel says Russia offering 1 million tonnes of grain to African nations was 'parody of generosity' & criticises it for pulling out of Black Sea Grain deal.

India, EU put focus back on FTA, vow closer security ties under Indo-Pacific

During the virtual India-EU annual summit, Brussels and New Delhi also launch agreements on human rights and connectivity.

India, EU ‘intensely preparing’ for joint summit in May: EU Council chief Charles Michel

Charles Michel said the EU plans to focus on 'four strengths of cooperation' with India — Covid-19, climate change, economic cooperation, and security & peace.

On Camera

Youth Congress, your foolish protest helped the Modi govt climb out of the AI summit hole

In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.

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.

MoD, IAF agree on some exemptions to HAL for Tejas Mk1A, but no compromise on ‘must-have’ capabilities

IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.