Weekly Current Affairs (08th February to 14th February 2026)

Category : International Published on: February 15 2026

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China approved limited rare earth export licences to Japan under strict dual-use controls, easing short-term supply pressure but maintaining strategic leverage. Defence-linked materials remain restricted.
India has been named Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026 in Germany, highlighting its rising global leadership in organic agriculture and exports.
A new frog species discovered in Peru’s cloud forests may already face extinction due to habitat loss.
A copper artefact in Egypt has been reclassified as an early bow drill, suggesting advanced engineering 2,000 years earlier than believed.
NATO launched Arctic Sentry to coordinate Arctic defence exercises amid rising regional competition.
The US and South Korea launched an expanded Buddy Squadron air drill to strengthen joint defence readiness.
Russia has blocked WhatsApp citing legal non-compliance and is pushing citizens toward a state-backed alternative. The move reflects tighter digital control policies.