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Tue Feb 18 21:52:32 UTC 2025: ## Tech Training Boom and Geopolitical Tidbits: News Roundup
**New Delhi/Washington D.C.** – A surge in online tech training courses is dominating headlines alongside significant geopolitical developments. Several platforms are offering a wide range of courses, from introductory Java and Python programming to advanced topics in AI, data science, and cybersecurity. These courses are being taught by a range of experts, including IT specialists, Chartered Accountants, and business school professors.
Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions continue to unfold. Comments from Donald Trump regarding India’s tariffs and a report on the preparedness of the Chinese military are attracting attention. Further international news includes updates on the Ukraine conflict, involving a high-profile meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and Senator Rubio, as well as US military action in Syria. Other global news includes reports on Ola Electric’s motorcycle ambitions, diamond pricing in India, and the ongoing controversies surrounding USAID and Elon Musk’s DogeCoin. Finally, domestic news includes reports on food delivery services, a viral video of a lion disrupting traffic, and a student’s death in Nepal.