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Monday, February 23, 2026
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Topic: Washington

How Amazon and Microsoft are stepping in to fix Washington’s housing problem

In the op-ed, senior executives from the tech giants narrowed down the problem to inadequate supply, estimating that 1 million additional housing units would be required over the next 20 years.

US team plans to visit India next week for trade talks

News comes at a time Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India for a two-day visit that showcases the countries’ energy and security ties that have drawn Trump’s ire.

EU political & security body to make 1st India visit as partners look to expand ties amid global turmoil

India–EU relations gain strategic edge amid Delhi–Washington chill, even as Brussels strikes a market-access deal with the US.

‘Maharaja of tariffs’, ‘laundromat’ for Russia—Trump aide Navarro’s latest broadside at India

Trump’s trade counsellor has upped the ante against India’s trade with Russia. Last week, he wrote an article, accusing India’s 'oil lobby' of funding Russia’s war.

Judiciary a pillar that reflects spirit of India, within borders & beyond—Justice Surya Kant in Washington

The Supreme Court judge who will take over as the Chief Justice of India in November this year was delivering an address in Redmond, Washington.

Modi to meet Trump on 12 & 13 Feb in Washington; ‘fair trade’, immigration on agenda

In his first bilateral visit to US since Trump’s inauguration, Modi is expected to be called on by several US cabinet members, meet business leaders & interact with Indian community.

US restricts helicopter flights near Reagon airport after Washington crash, ‘black boxes’ recovered

The FAA is restricting most helicopters near the airport, allowing only police, medical, air defence, and presidential transport between the airport and nearby bridges.

Washington air disaster reason unknown. Trump blames Obama, Biden for lowering air safety standards

The investigation into mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane & a US Army helicopter in which all 67 are feared dead has begun.

Washington plane crash: Fire chief says no survivors likely, 28 bodies pulled out of Potomac River

DC fire chief John Donnelly said he was confident that all bodies would be recovered, though it would take a little bit of time and may involve more equipment.

What are Storm Shadow missiles & why are they poised to raise the stakes in Russia-Ukraine war

Use of the missiles has been restricted to occupied territory. But if UK & US lift restrictions, Ukraine will be able to hit targets inside Russia, raising fears of an escalation.

On Camera

Calm down, people. Alia Bhatt didn’t make history by saying Namaskar at BAFTA

What really troubles me is the idea of an actor with British citizenship representing India at the UK’s national film awards ceremony, all while wearing an Italian designer.

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.

India eyes 6th generation FCAS, looks at tying up with France for possible collaboration

Initial talks held on the possibility of India entering the programme that was started in 2017 between France, Germany and Spain to ensure European sovereignty in defence and security.

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.