Martian toxin found to toughen microbe built bricks
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Pakistan’s capital picks concrete over trees, angering residents
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India opens Airbus helicopter assembly line
By Julie Fraysse Bengaluru, India (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 India's Tata Group and European aviation giant Airbus opened...
US to discuss base with Mauritius as UK returns islands
by AFP Staff Writers Washington, United States (AFP) Feb 18, 2026 The United States said Tuesday it would...
US names envoy to advance Tibetan rights
by AFP Staff Writers Washington, United States (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on...
Struggling farmers find hope in India co-operative
By Julie FRAYSSE Nashik, India (AFP) Feb 18, 2026 Kiran Ramnath Waghchaure beams as he plucks deep-red grapes...
Mumbai to host Prince William’s 2026 Earthshot prize
by AFP Staff Writers London (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 India's financial capital, Mumbai, will this year host British...
India bets on e-waste for critical minerals
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Brazil eyes fossil fuel roadmap ‘that unites’
by AFP Staff Writers Paris, France (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 The hosts of the last UN climate talks...
France and India hail growing ties as Modi hosts Macron
By Val�rie LEROUX Mumbai, India (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 France and India celebrated their ties as a force...
