India emerging as global leader in renewable energy expansion: UN

IANS | February 17, 2026 8:24 AM

United Nations, Feb 17 (IANS) With India “emerging as a global leader in renewable energy expansion”, the UN is organising a roundtable on the matter, which ranks high among Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ priorities during his visit to New Delhi, according to his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.

US, Philippines reaffirm defence pact

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:38 AM

Washington, Feb 17 (IANS) The United States and the Philippines reaffirmed their treaty alliance and pledged deeper military and economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

Rubio signals US won’t force isolation of China partners

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:29 AM

Washington, Feb 17 (IANS) Declaring that Washington would not demand ideological loyalty tests from its partners, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that under President Trump, the United States expects “every nation on Earth” to pursue its own national interest — and is “not asking any country in the world to isolate themselves from anybody,” including China.

Pakistan's stance on ISF remains opaque as Sharif travels to Washington

IANS | February 16, 2026 9:39 PM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump prepares to share details regarding United Nations-approved stabilisation force for Gaza, Pakistan has not revealed its stance on whether it would send its troops for International Stabilised Force (ISF), the local media reported on Monday.