Yunus brings up India's 'Seven Sisters' in farewell speech

IANS | February 17, 2026 10:03 AM

Dhaka, Feb 17 (IANS) Bangladesh's outgoing interim government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, in his farewell address, highlighted the "economic promise" of deeper regional integration involving Nepal, Bhutan and the "Seven Sisters" -- a term widely used to refer to India's northeastern states -- according to local media reports.

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.