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Blue Origin CEO vows all-in effort to beat rival SpaceX in moon race
As part of the lunar push, Blue Origin is shifting employees from its New Shepard space tourism programmes to focus on efforts to head back to the moon
 "Blue Origin CEO vows all-in effort to beat rival SpaceX in moon race")
Russia launched 29 missiles, 400 drones before Geneva talks, says Ukraine
According to a statement by Zelenskyy, nine people, including children, were injured in the attack
 "Russia launched 29 missiles, 400 drones before Geneva talks, says Ukraine")
Lavrov hosts Brics envoys, discusses ways to enhance strategic partnership
They held a comprehensive exchange of views on enhancing the strategic partnership within the group, taking into account the priorities outlined under India's Brics chairmanship
 "Lavrov hosts Brics envoys, discusses ways to enhance strategic partnership")
Trump family biz seeks trademark rights on airports using President's name
The Trump Organization said that the applications were triggered by the Florida bill and that it didn't seek any profit - only protection against 'bad actors'
 "Trump family biz seeks trademark rights on airports using President's name")
Freed after 43 years, Indian-origin man denied bail in deportation case
Subramanyam Vedam, 64, will remain in custody while he appeals a 1999 deportation order
 "Freed after 43 years, Indian-origin man denied bail in deportation case")
Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who sought US presidency, dies at 84
An impassioned orator, he was a moral and political force who formed a "rainbow coalition" of poor and working-class people. His mission, he said, was "to transform the mind of America"
 "Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who sought US presidency, dies at 84")
Warner Bros rejects revised Paramount bid, but is open to a final offer
Paramount informally broached an even higher per-share price of $31, Warner Bros said, apparently enticing the board to the table
 "Warner Bros rejects revised Paramount bid, but is open to a final offer")
US open to tweaking steel, aluminum tariff enforcement: Jamieson Greer
Administration officials have been working to narrow the scope of the duties, which not only touch the metals themselves but dozens of products that contain them
 "US open to tweaking steel, aluminum tariff enforcement: Jamieson Greer")
Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz for drills as talks with US resume
Iranian state TV later said the talks had wrapped up after almost three hours
 "Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz for drills as talks with US resume")
BNP chief Tarique Rahman sworn in as new Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Earlier in the day, Rahman was elected as leader of the parliamentary party by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party lawmakers
 "BNP chief Tarique Rahman sworn in as new Prime Minister of Bangladesh")
Nuclear talks with US in Geneva end after 3-hour meet: Iranian state media
The negotiations held in Geneva came as Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills
PM Modi writes to Tarique Rahman, extends invitation to visit India
In his letter, PM Modi also invited Tarique's wife, Zubaida Rahman, and daughter, Zaima, to accompany him
 "PM Modi writes to Tarique Rahman, extends invitation to visit India")
Indian envoy, Russian Dy FM meet; discuss 'pressing' bilateral issues
The meeting came in the backdrop of Washington's claim that New Delhi has agreed to stop importing Russian crude oil
 "Indian envoy, Russian Dy FM meet; discuss 'pressing' bilateral issues")
India backs democratic Bangladesh: Om Birla at Tarique Rahman's swearing-in
Separately, the speaker called on the new Bangladesh prime minister and conveyed the wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
 "India backs democratic Bangladesh: Om Birla at Tarique Rahman's swearing-in")
Surya Grahan 2026: Timings, areas of visibility and occurrence in India
The Surya Grahan, or Solar Eclipse, is taking place today, on Feb 17, marking the first solar eclipse of the year. The Eclipse 2026 is likely to end at 7:57 pm (IST)
 "Surya Grahan 2026: Timings, areas of visibility and occurrence in India")
What are floating LNG plants and how are they reshaping global gas supply
The start of LNG exports from Eni's offshore Congo vessel signals growing industry confidence in floating LNG, as costs fall and companies seek faster ways to develop remote gas fields
 "What are floating LNG plants and how are they reshaping global gas supply")
How Putin's war in Ukraine is also hitting Russians harder at home
Ukrainians are enduring one of the coldest winters as waves of Russian attacks have devastated energy infrastructure while Russians in the country's western edge are facing similar hardships now
 "How Putin's war in Ukraine is also hitting Russians harder at home")
Frederick Wiseman, pioneer of documentary filmmaking, passes away at 96
Among the world's most admired and influential filmmakers, Wiseman won an honourary Academy Award in 2016 and completed more than 35 documentaries, some several hours long
 "Frederick Wiseman, pioneer of documentary filmmaking, passes away at 96")
Maldives Prez arrives in Dhaka for swearing-in of Bangladesh's new cabinet
The ceremony marks the BNP's return to parliament after a gap of 15 years and the party had boycotted the 2014 and 2024 elections and withdrew midway from the 2018 polls, alleging irregularities
Guatemala lifts emergency after crackdown sparked by 10 police killings
The measure had restricted some constitutional rights, allowing authorities to do things like make arrests without a warrant issued by a judge
 "Guatemala lifts emergency after crackdown sparked by 10 police killings")