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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Topic: Columbia

Colombia to break diplomatic ties with Israel, President Gustavo Petro calls Netanyahu ‘genocidal’

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Petro's move was a 'reward to Hamas'. Previously, Bolivia had broken its relations with Israel in October last year.

Two Maharajas behind Ambedkar’s rise. One led him to Columbia, another to LSE

In ‘The Foresighted Ambedkar’, Anurag Bhaskar focuses on Ambedkar’s influence on the Indian constitutional discourse from 1919. It demonstrates why he’s called the Father of the Indian Constitution.

‘We’re all judged by what we do at home’ — India’s dig as pro-Palestine student protests divide US

On Wednesday, university campuses from Massachusetts to California saw pro-Palestinian students facing arrests while voicing their opposition to the conflict in Gaza.

US colleges are now raging battlegrounds—hitting cash flow, student culture & campaign

US campuses are not just seeing a rise in anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. They're in the middle of a cultural war, where a broader political attack is aimed at ‘woke’ ideology.

Bolivia severs diplomatic ties with Israel, Columbia & Chile recall envoys over attack on Gaza

The three countries called for a ceasefire, with Bolivia and Chile pushing for the passage of humanitarian aid into the zone and accusing Israel of violating international law.

‘They will tell their stories,’ says father of siblings who survived 5 weeks in Columbia jungle

The children, aged 1 through 13, survived a 1 May plane crash that killed their mother and 2 other adults and were found on Friday after weeks of search operations.

India’s Maoist strategy needs a reset. But will Modi govt change its muscular approach?

Evidence suggests the Maoists have their back against the wall. India can take a leaf from the successful negotiation by the Columbia govt and FARC.

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.