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India and France Launch Year of Innovation During Macron Visit

February 16, 2026

Modi–Macron Talks Reinforce AI, Defence and Indo-Pacific Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron to formally launch the ‘India–France Year of Innovation’, marking a new phase in bilateral cooperation. Macron’s three-day visit from February 17 to 19 reflects the growing depth of the strategic partnership, with discussions expected to span artificial intelligence, defence modernisation, technology collaboration, and Indo-Pacific security.

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Hedegaard Temple Discovery Rewrites Denmark Iron Age Narrative

February 16, 2026

2,000-Year-Old Fortified Settlement Found in Central Jutland

A 2,000-year-old Iron Age temple complex unearthed beneath grasslands at Hedegaard near Ejstrupholm in central Jutland is transforming interpretations of early northern European societies. Danish archaeologists have confirmed that what was once considered routine farmland conceals a fortified settlement of notable political, religious, and economic significance. The scale and architectural sophistication indicate that Hedegaard functioned as a regional power centre around the start of the Common Era rather than a modest rural habitation.

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DBS Bank Pilots Visa Intelligent Commerce for AI Payments

February 16, 2026

DBS and Visa Advance Agent-Initiated Digital Transactions in Asia-Pacific

DBS Bank has emerged as the first issuer in the Asia-Pacific region to pilot Visa Intelligent Commerce (VIC), marking a pivotal step in the evolution of agent-initiated digital payments. The collaboration with Visa focuses on validating AI-ready card credentials, authentication mechanisms, and payment signals, ensuring ecosystem preparedness for secure, consent-based transactions executed by artificial intelligence agents.

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Magnus Carlsen Wins 2026 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship

February 16, 2026

Carlsen Clinches Historic Freestyle Chess Title in Germany

Magnus Carlsen achieved another landmark in his celebrated career by winning the 2026 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship. The Norwegian grandmaster defeated American Fabiano Caruana in the final staged at Weissenhaus, Germany, between 13 and 15 February. This victory is particularly historic as it marks the first Freestyle Chess World Championship formally recognised by FIDE.

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Internet Pioneer David J. Farber Passes Away at 91

February 16, 2026

David J. Farber: Architect of Early Networking and Internet Foundations

David J. Farber, a pioneering computer scientist often described as one of the “grandfathers of the internet,” passed away on February 7 in Tokyo at the age of 91. His family confirmed that heart failure was the cause of death. Farber, who had been teaching at Keio University since 2018, devoted his career to advancing computer networking, influencing both technological development and public policy.

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