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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicMahomed Muizzu

Topic: Mahomed Muizzu

Maldives’ pro-China President Muizzu sweeps parliamentary polls, stumps rivals with ‘supermajority’

Preliminary results show Muizzu's ruling alliance bagged over 60 seats out of 93. Complete reversal of power in the Majlis will give Muizzu govt political stability for next 5 yrs.

How can India regain footing in Maldives? Keeping China out is the Great Game at Delhi event

The discussion at IIC almost became a scene directly out of 19th century England and Russia: Elites discussing the Great Game where two countries vie for influence in a region.

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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.