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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
February 19, 2026

Large-scale oil spills reported at U.S. military bases in South Korea

The leakage was approximately 180 kilometres south of the capital, Seoul.

South Korea
February 19, 2026

Grammy-winning rapper Bad Bunny lands first lead role in Residente’s directorial film debut

The project marks a major acting milestone for Bad Bunny, who continues to expand his presence in Hollywood.

Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio
February 19, 2026

Jose Balcazar elected as Peru’s new president

An 83-year-old lawyer by training, Mr Balcazar was first elected to Congress in 2021.

Jose Balcazar
February 19, 2026

UK police arrest former Prince Andrew over paedophile Jeffrey Epstein ties

“Nobody is above the law,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the BBC Thursday morning.

Andrew with Epstein