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February 22, 2026

Trump raises global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court’s ‘anti-American’ ruling

Mr Trump described the court’s decision as “poorly written and extraordinarily anti-American.

Donald Trump official potrait
February 21, 2026

Internal memo shows State Dept orders embassies to keep collecting application fees from Nigerians, other nationals affected by Trump’s blanket visa ban

Despite the explicit restrictions, the State Department has refused to suspend the visa applications in these categories.

U.S. EMBASSY
February 20, 2026

Trump moves to block U.S. asylum seekers from getting work permit

The statement said the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has over 1.4 million pending affirmative asylum claims.

U.S. President Donald
February 20, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down tariffs imposed on Nigeria, others by Trump

The apex court held that Mr Trump erred by invoking a law reserved for national emergencies to target Nigeria and dozens of other countries worldwide.

President Donald Trump
February 20, 2026

30 Turkish police arrest DW correspondent for ‘insulting’ President Erdoğan

Mr Uludağ was taken into custody on Thursday for allegedly “insulting” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Alican Uludağ
February 20, 2026

Sri Lanka drafts house arrest law to ease prison overcrowding

According to justice minister Harshana Nanayakkara, Sri Lanka’s prisons, built to hold about 10,500 inmates, are currently housing nearly 39,000.

Sri Lanka prison inmates
February 20, 2026

MILAN 2026: Vizag dazzles with naval power, cultural splendour display

MILAN 2026, International Fleet Review 2026, RK Beach, Indian Navy

International City Parade
February 20, 2026

Nigeria elected UN Peacekeeping Committee chair for record 54th time

Nigeria has been elected to chair the United Nations Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, for a record 54th time.

Syndoph Endoni
February 19, 2026

American woman, 64, breaks down as U.S. consulars mock, deny visa to 27-year-old Nigerian ‘fiancé’

The American lady said the consular officer repeatedly mentioned her age, which she believes was an attempt to throw her fiancé off-balance.

U.S. visa, silhouette of a pensive woman