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Africa
Nigeria: 33 Killed by Armed Men in Northwest (Police)
At least 33 people were killed when an armed group attacked a district in Nigeria’s Kebbi State in the northwest…
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Africa
Eighteen Dead in Vehicle Collision in Egypt
A minibus carrying fish-farm workers collided with a heavy truck in Egypt, killing 18 people, local media reported. The minibus…
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Asia
WFP Warns of Catastrophic Hunger Crisis in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is facing a catastrophic hunger crisis, marked by worsening malnutrition and a threat to the lives of millions of…
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Europe
ECB Hits JP Morgan with Central Bank’s Biggest Fine
The European Central Bank said Thursday it had fined JP Morgan a total of 12.2 million euros ($14.4 million) for…
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Algeria
Algerian PM Chairs Meeting on Algeria–Niger Relations
ALGIERS, Feb 19, 2026 – In implementation of the instructions of the Algerian President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, regarding the follow-up on…
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Africa
Madagascar: Cyclone Gezani Death Toll Rises to 62
At least 62 people have died and 13 remain missing following Cyclone Gezani, which struck Madagascar’s second-largest city, Toamasina, head-on…
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Economy
US Trade Deficit in Goods Widens to New Record in 2025
The US trade deficit in goods expanded to a new record in 2025, government data showed Thursday, despite sweeping tariffs…
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Energy
US Energy Chief Says IEA Must ‘Drop’ Focus on Climate Change
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright urged the International Energy Agency on Wednesday to abandon its work on climate change and…
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Europe
First Woman Envoy for Palestine Dies in France: Family
Leila Shahid, the first woman diplomat representing Palestine abroad, died in southern France aged 76, her family said. “She died…
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Africa
South Africa Hit by The Most Severe Foot-And-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Its History
South Africa’s livestock sector is grappling with the worst outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the country’s history, the president…
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