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Suzuki launched its first electric vehicle in India on Tuesday, offering customers a battery leasing program to reduce upfront costs.

On February 17, Li Liang of Douyin Group posted an article stating: "A large number of marketing accounts are systematically hyping up the idea that 'ByteDance is Hengke's biggest short seller,' sophistry by arguing that the coincidence in time is a cause-and-effect relationship. In reality, they are trying to sow discord between the companies and blame the temporary rise and fall of the index caused by multiple factors on the company's launch of competitive products. This is absurd and malicious."

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: We are prepared to stay in Geneva for several days or even weeks to reach an agreement.

February 17th - On the first day of the Lunar New Year in 2026 (Year of the Horse), China's visa-free travel network expanded further. Starting February 17th, China implemented a visa-free policy for holders of ordinary passports from Canada and the United Kingdom. Holders of ordinary passports from these countries can enter China without a visa for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, or exchanges, with a transit period not exceeding 30 days. On the first day of the policy's implementation, Shanghai Pudong International Airport welcomed its first batch of foreign passengers benefiting from the new visa-free policy for Canada and the UK.

France has released the oil tanker "Glench" so it can leave French territorial waters.

The Ukrainian military stated that it attacked a Russian oil refinery in the Krasnodar region.

The Slovak National Reserve Administration reported that the Slovnaft refinery requested the use of the national oil reserves on Monday in response to a disruption in the Friendship pipeline supply.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei: (Regarding the US-Iran negotiations) Predetermining the outcome of the negotiations is "foolish".

Polish central bank monetary policy committee member Dabrowski: A rate cut in April would be safer than in March.

Polish central bank monetary policy committee member Dabrowski: Achieving a main interest rate of 3.5% this year is feasible.

An Israel Defense Forces spokesman said: "Today, combat troops of the Northern Brigade discovered an IDF militant who had crossed the Yellow Line and was approaching IDF forces operating in northern Gaza, posing a direct threat to them. After confirmation, the Air Force, guided by ground troops, eliminated the militant."

The Eurozone's ZEW Economic Situation Index for February was -13.6, compared to -18.1 previously.

German think tank ZEW: Reforming the social security system should significantly enhance Germany's attractiveness as a business location.

German think tank ZEW: There are still considerable structural challenges, especially for industry and private investment.

German think tank ZEW: The German economy has entered a recovery phase, although this phase is very fragile.

Ukrainian Prime Minister: Nearly 400 drones and 29 missiles of various types attacked our country.

Ukrainian Prime Minister: Last night, Russia once again launched a coordinated attack on Ukrainian civilians, targeting our people for depriving them of heating, electricity and water.

Germany's ZEW Economic Situation Index for February was -65.9, compared to a forecast of -65.7 and a previous reading of -72.7.