Indian PM Narendra Modi pledges deeper India-Israel trade and defense cooperation during Jerusalem visit on February 26, 2026, highlighting IMEC corridor and I2U2 amid Gaza tensions. U.S.-Iran nuclear talks advance with “important proposals” in Geneva’s third round, as Trump masses forces; Russia barrages Ukraine pre-U.S. reconstruction meet. WEF chief Borge Brende resigns over Epstein links.aljazeera+1[youtube]
India-Israel Strategic Embrace
Modi addresses Knesset, touts IMEC (India-Middle East-Europe Corridor) and I2U2 (India-Israel-U.S.-UAE) for trade/defense; pledges FTA pursuit, tech ties despite Gaza genocide accusations. Pakistan slams “Hexagon Alliance” threat; envoy praises bonhomie with Netanyahu. Herzog wraps Ethiopia tour expanding African partnerships.[youtube]ndtv+2
U.S.-Iran Talks Gain Ground
Third indirect round in Geneva yields “important, practical” proposals; Iran offers uranium cutback like 2015 JCPOA, U.S. demands permanent no-weapons path amid massive buildup (carriers, bases). Trump echoes 2003 Iraq script per analysts; retaliation threats vs. U.S./Israel targets.aljazeera+1[youtube]
Russia Hammers Ukraine Pre-Talks
420 drones, 39 missiles hit Ukraine ahead of U.S.-Ukraine Geneva reconstruction meet (“prosperity package”); Zelenskyy eyes Russia-Ukraine summit. World Bank: $195B damage update (prior).reuters+2
WEF Scandal: Brende Quits
WEF head Borge Brende resigns after Epstein dinners/messages revealed; former Norwegian FM steps down amid backlash.[aljazeera]
Global Human Rights and Conflicts
Amnesty: Global impunity enables Israel West Bank annexation/apartheid. UK anti-Palestine repression: 100s cases; Greek spyware convictions (2 Greeks, 2 Israelis). Uganda detains women for public kiss under anti-LGBTQ law.apnews+1
U.S.-Cuba Oil Thaw
Trump licenses Venezuelan oil sales to Cuba (non-govt entities); Caribbean fears humanitarian spillover destabilization.[aljazeera]
Other Headlines
North Korea warns total destruction of South if threatened, open to U.S. dialogue. Pakistan suicide bomber kills 4 cops near checkpost. Zimbabwe lithium ban indefinite.[web: prior] ICE vetting struggles amid enforcement push.ndtv+2
FAQs
Modi Israel pledges February 26, 2026?
Trade/defense boost, IMEC/I2U2, FTA.aljazeera+1
U.S.-Iran Geneva talks?
“Important proposals”; uranium curbs offered.[youtube][aljazeera]
Russia Ukraine barrage?
420 drones, 39 missiles pre-talks.[aljazeera]
WEF Brende resignation?
Epstein links (dinners, messages).[aljazeera]
Israel West Bank?
Amnesty slams annexation impunity.[aljazeera]
U.S. Cuba oil?
Venezuelan sales licensed (non-military).[aljazeera]
NKorea threat?
Destroy South if provoked; U.S. open.[apnews]
Pakistan attack?
Suicide bomber kills 4 cops.[ndtv]
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